Key Takeaways:
- Tottenham advanced to the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday by defeating Charlton 5-1, with Savio scoring and assisting on his debut
- Newcastle secured a 3-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion at St James’ Park, earning Matthias Jaissle his first win for the club
- Bradford City eliminated Burnley from the competition, winning 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw
Spurs Cruise to Third Round with Dominant Display
Tottenham Hotspur responded to their recent Premier League disappointment with an emphatic 5-1 triumph over Charlton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday evening. Only three days after suffering a 3-0 loss to Brentford, Spurs demonstrated their attacking prowess to book their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup.
Mikey Moore broke the deadlock to set the hosts on their way, before Dominic Solanke added a second, giving the Championship visitors a mountain to climb. Substitute Kevin Danso scored with his very first touch after entering the fray, while debutant Savio made an immediate impact, notching both a goal and an assist to underline his credentials.
Charlton earned a late consolation through Jones, who headed home after the match had already slipped out of reach. Despite this defeat, Charlton have otherwise enjoyed a strong opening to their Championship campaign.
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Newcastle Edge Past Baggies in Five-Goal Thriller
At St James’ Park, Newcastle twice came from behind to defeat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 in a pulsating Carabao Cup encounter. Isaac Price put West Brom ahead by scoring directly from a free-kick, but Bazoumana Toure responded promptly for the hosts. Harvey Barnes then fired Newcastle in front.
West Brom struck back through another Price effort, this time from the penalty spot, to draw level. However, Barnes completed his brace to hand Newcastle victory and mark Matthias Jaissle’s first win as manager of the Magpies.
Barry’s Hat-Trick Propels Everton to Convincing Win at Preston
Everton delivered a commanding performance at Deepdale, claiming a 4-0 win over Preston. Thierno Barry stole the spotlight by scoring a hat-trick, while Brennan Johnson celebrated his first goal for the club.
The tie also saw David Moyes returning to the venue where his managerial journey began – his first visit back to Preston since departing in 2002. The hosts, plying their trade in the Championship, struggled to contend with their Premier League opponents and failed to register a goal.
Bradford City Stun Burnley in Penalty Shoot-Out
In the night’s major upset, League One side Bradford City ousted Burnley in a dramatic penalty shoot-out, winning 4-2 following a goalless stalemate across 90 minutes. Burnley, relegated from the Premier League last season, were unable to break down their lower-league opponents throughout open play, ultimately falling short from the spot.
| Match | Score | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham vs Charlton | 5-1 | Mikey Moore, Dominic Solanke, Kevin Danso, Savio, Ben Davies / Jones |
| Newcastle vs West Bromwich Albion | 3-2 | Harvey Barnes (2), Bazoumana Toure / Isaac Price (2) |
| Preston vs Everton | 0-4 | Thierno Barry (3), Brennan Johnson |
| Bradford City vs Burnley | 0-0 (Bradford City win 4-2 on penalties) | — |
