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Phil Thompson has fond memories of Liverpool's clash with Newcastle at Wembley, as it brings back memories of his favorite match for the Reds.

Thompson was a mere 20 years old when he neutralised the significant threat from Newcastle's England striker Malcolm Macdonald, aiding Liverpool in securing a 3-0 victory in the 1974 FA Cup Final.

"But it wasn't the game or the performance, whereas the 74 Cup Final I thought was one of those games which was the making of me.



If you could go back and replay one game in our career, that would be the game for me because we played so well and played such great football."

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As the Reds prepare to clash with Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, Thompson – who steered Liverpool to their inaugural League Cup victory in 1981 – cautions against taking the underdogs lightly, despite the injury woes plaguing Eddie Howe's side

Thompson draws parallels with last year's final, where an injury-battered Liverpool defied the odds to overcome Chelsea, requiring youngsters to fill in and seal the win for Jurgen Klopp in his Anfield swansong.

"I've always been happy with a 1-0 win or 2-1, I don't get carried away," he warns

"I certainly don't get carried away by the injuries Newcastle have had and the suspension to Anthony Gordon, who's always a thorn in our side.

"I relate to Chelsea versus Liverpool last year and that would be my first port of call, remember that game last year
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