Extent of Reds superstar’s lack of impact against Newcastle at Wembley saw him set an unlikely first in his Anfield career

Mohamed Salah’s blistering form was nowhere to be seen as Liverpool were beaten by Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final. Salah has enjoyed his most productive campaign to date at Anfield, scoring 32 goals and making 22 assists in all competitions.

Liverpool posted one of the worst-ever major final performances in the club's history to ensure a dreadful League Cup final reverse against Newcastle United. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored either side of half-time as not even a late Federico Chiesa consolation could disguise a dismal Reds display that ended in a 2-1 defeat at Wembley on Sunday afternoon.

Only the Premier League title remains in terms of potential silverware for Liverpool this season, after they lost the Carabao Cup final 2-1 to Newcastle. Dan Burn gave Newcastle the lead before half-time, before Alexander Isak doubled the Magpies’ advantage after the break.