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The iconic Angel of the North statue in Gateshead was draped in a black and white shirt on Saturday morning, with crowds of people turning up to take photos.

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The Angel of the North has been decorated in support of the Magpies

Thousands of Newcastle United supporters are making their way to London for the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

More than 32,000 fans will make the trip, including those without tickets to the Wembley clash, with the dream of seeing the Magpies lift their first major trophy since 1969.

The iconic Angel of the North statue in Gateshead was draped in a black and white shirt on Saturday morning, with crowds of people turning up to take photos.