Kieran Trippier ‘fuming’ and threatens to strangle Newcastle team-mate after Liverpool win

admitted he was ‘fuming’ with Bruno Guimaraes when his midfield pirouette saw ‘s lead halved in the final. Magpies maestro Guimaraes was dispossessed by Harvey Elliott in the 94th minute, with Federico Chiesa hauling Liverpool back to within one goal moments later.

The Reds had five remaining minutes to force extra-time as Newcastle were forced to batten down the hatches after enjoying a two-goal cushion for most of the second half. And the underdogs held on to clinch their first major domestic trophy in 70 years and spark wild celebrations from the Toon Army.

After the game, legend Thierry Henry confronted Trippier about the Guimaraes mistake. “I think he is brilliant,” the Frenchman told . “He is an outstanding player. But let’s be honest, what did you think when Guimaraes did that turn in midfield when he could have played that ball and you could have gone on the counter?”

Trippier responded: “I was fuming! I was fuming. I was fuming. In moments like this, it’s about game management. Just one single pass and he’s through on goal, but can’t blame Bruno, he’s been unbelievable for us.”

Henry conceded: “He has been outstanding, I was just hoping for you that… what about if they made it 2-2?!” And Trippier said back: “I would have strangled him.”

took control of the final when local lad Dan Burn directed a bullet header into the bottom corner shortly before half-time. And they tightened their grip on the trophy when Alexander Isak found the bottom corner seven minutes after the restart.

The Magpies had been desperate to break their silverware duck after falling at the final hurdle against in the Carabao Cup final two years ago. Having helped to a glorious win and dodged complete disaster after his stoppage-time mistake, Guimaraes was overcome with emotion.

“It’s all for these fans,” he told . “They deserve everything. When I first came here I said I wanted to put my name in history. We can now say we are the champions again. This is one of the best days of my life.

“For [the fans] it’s like the World Cup. People have grown up and not seen us as champions. My first year as captain of this club and it’s one of the best days. This is unbelievable. This is my second home. We are making history. Some day when I leave this club I want the fans to sing my name the way they do to [Alan] Shearer’s.”