Prior to lifting the EFL Cup on Sunday at Wembley after defeating Liverpool 2-1, when Newcastle United lifted their last trophy in club history, the 1969 Unter-Cities Fairs Cup, "Get Back" by the Beatles topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea. Merino’s first-half header settled the London derby at the Etihad Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool.