11 things we loved this weekend: Ten Hag, Casemiro, Antony, Skipp…
Manchester United winning the League Cup final was the main story of the weekend, but there was plenty of thrilling moments elsewhere alongside the showpiece match at Wembley.
United beat Newcastle 2-0 to win their first trophy since May 2017, while Arsenal and Manchester City both secured maximum points in the Premier League.
At the foot of the division, there were crucial wins for Leeds and West Ham, while the opening weekend of the MLS season provided some jaw-dropping incidents.
We’ve identified 11 moments that we loved wholeheartedly this weekend, ranging from the League Cup final to off-the-field happenings in Turkey.
Erik ten Hag
We cannot get enough of United’s bald messiah.
"You should resign after that!" 😂
Erik ten Hag watches back those dance moves! 🕺 pic.twitter.com/4GQVI33WXq
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 26, 2023
Casemiro
What a player. What a guy.
Casemiro & Bruno arguing after winning the Carabao Cup 😅 pic.twitter.com/DDa1xsGfgl
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 26, 2023
Antony
Taking the piss, whether it’s Bournemouth away or a domestic cup final.
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) February 26, 2023
Allan Saint-Maximin
The Newcastle winger sent Diogo Dalot for a hotdog here.
Diego Dalot was done by Allan Saint-Maximin 😂 pic.twitter.com/lBL2PQbfwL
— NUFCTalk 🥇 (@Newcastle_FC) February 26, 2023
This guy
He gets everywhere!
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) February 26, 2023
Newcastle fans
A massive show of support for Newcastle’s first Cup final since 1999. Shame about the result.
Newcastle fans have well and truly taken over London! #NUFC 👏🍻 pic.twitter.com/qxEBmRV6rw
— Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) February 25, 2023
Oliver Skipp
A brilliant strike from the Spurs youngster.
Some strike from Oliver Skipp 🔥👏
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) February 26, 2023
Mateusz Klich
The Leeds cult hero has introduced himself to the MLS with style.
What a welcome to D.C, Mateusz Klich! #VamosUnited pic.twitter.com/eRRcgILFEm
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) February 26, 2023
Thiago Almada
Looks like this Argentine has been learning from Messi…
Atlanta United were losing 1-0 until 93th minute, then Thiago Almada did this and scored 2 amazing goals on 94th and 99th minute. 🌟🇦🇷
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) February 26, 2023
Jack Grealish
Cheeky.
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) February 25, 2023
Luciano Spalletti
Very funny.
“Kvara! You look the line, you see the line, CAZZO!”
Spalletti is the greatest 😂😂😂😂
— Uncle $harma 🎙️ (@RSharmzz) February 25, 2023
Fenerbahce fans
A big political statement from fans of one of Turkey’s biggest clubs.
Fenerbahçe fans: “The government must resign!”
The channel tries to censor the chant but it is far too loud.pic.twitter.com/qyuMDoCHmP
— Can Okar (@canokar) February 25, 2023
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