I f this EFL Cup were taking place a year ago, it'd mean something quite different to Tottenham and Newcastle United, but that doesn't mean that it's not a meaningful one. The Magpies are the reigning champions of this tournament,

Aaron Ramsdale, in goal for Newcastle, saved well to deny Pape Matar Sarr’s low drive from the edge of the box and while both sides made changes in pursuit of goals, Eddie Howe’s team held firm.

Newcastle United will host Tottenham Hotspur at St. James' Park on Wednesday in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Eddie Howe's team is the defending champion

Pedro Porro was forced to order both Djed Spence and Randal Kolo Muani over to Tottenham’s away supporters at St James’ Park. In the aftermath of their defeat on Tyneside, the pair were spotted heading straight down the tunnel, before the Spaniard intervened and forced them back out.

Andy: The game against Newcastle highlighted how poor we are going forward. Every attack we had ended with a player making a bad decision on the ball. Spurs were of no threat. We can't carry on hoping for goals from set-pieces.

Tottenham have enjoyed a fantastic start to the Premier League campaign and sit third in the table, but one of their new additions hasn't had the expected impact so far.

Tottenham Hotspur exited the Carabao Cup at the hands of Newcastle United, who cruised to a 2-0 win at St James’ Park. Thomas Frank’s team put up a strong fight against the Tyneside club, however, too many spurned chances meant they fell to defeat.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has lavished praise on his team after their impressive 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup fourth round.The reigning Carabao Cup champions punched

But if Eddie Howe’s side are to get there, it won’t be a repeat of the final in March after Liverpool were dumped out by Crystal Palace, losing 3-0 at Anfield. Newcastle Unite