Bruno Guimaraes wants to win trophy and put name in history books at Newcastle

Newcastle skipper Bruno Guimaraes has barely allowed himself to dream about becoming the first Newcastle skipper to lift a domestic trophy in 70 years.

The Brazil international was handed the armband last summer, taking over from Kieran Trippier, who led the Magpies out at Wembley two seasons ago for their 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester United.

Guimaraes will be afforded that honour next month when Eddie Howe’s men return to headquarters with the same piece of silverware up for grabs after a 2-0 semi-final second-leg victory over Arsenal which completed a 4-0 aggregate win.

Asked what it would mean to lift a trophy for a club which last tasted domestic success in the 1955 FA Cup final, the 27-year-old said: “Unbelievable.

I loved this! When St. James’ Park is like this, it’s very difficult to beat us. Thank you for your support, NUFC fans. We’re going to Wembley! Thank you, God, for everything.