Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Everton beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the Carabao Cup fourth round on October 29, eliminating the holders and advancing to a quarter-final against Fleetwood Town. James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry scored for Everton, while Dan Burn netted Newcastle’s late consolation, according to the match report. The result ended Newcastle’s cup run and secured Everton a home tie against Fleetwood in the quarter-final, scheduled for the week commencing December 14. The winner of that tie will move into the semi-finals. Everton took the lead after Newcastle failed to clear the ball, allowing Hackney to set up Garner, who finished into the far corner. Hackney doubled the advantage before halftime, scoring after Newcastle players appeared to stop in expectation of a foul whistle. The report said the referee played advantage. Newcastle had attacking chances before and after the break but did not convert them. Will Osula was forced off after sustaining an ankle injury in the first half. He had continued briefly after being hurt while attempting to score, but was among three players substituted at halftime. Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle was expected to be without Osula for the...