William Osula and Joelinton each scored twice as Newcastle eased previous League One leaders Bradford with a 4-1 Carabao Cup third-round victory.
The holders face more durable opposition within the subsequent spherical as they host Tottenham, with the tie happening within the week commencing October 27.
Eddie Howe’s facet produced a potent attacking efficiency towards Bradford that showcased their artistic expertise. Osula precipitated main issues all through, and captain Bruno Guimaraes offered two assists in a stunning midfield show.
Bradford, nonetheless, didn’t go away Tyneside and not using a comfort as boyhood Magpies fan Andy Cook dinner hammered residence a superb half-volley.
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Osula doubled Newcastle’s lead
A flurry of Newcastle crosses constructed strain early on, and Bradford buckled after 17 minutes when Joelinton wolfed up a free ball within the field and neatly slotted into the underside proper.
The Magpies’ second got here simply two minutes later. Guimaraes performed a defence-splitting ball go for Osula, who coolly positioned his end between the legs of goalkeeper Sam Walker.
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Joelinton scored Newcastle’s third
After a brilliant begin to the second interval, Bradford drained rapidly, and Newcastle exploited the their fatigued defence as Guimaraes assisted Joelinton for a neat end within the seventy fifth minute.
The guests, nonetheless, had their second 4 minutes later as Cook dinner’s strike crashed off the underside of the bar to disclaim Aaron Ramsdale a clear sheet on his Newcastle debut.
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William Osula nets Newcastle’s fourth
Newcastle restored their three-goal benefit within the 87th minute as a gilt-edged Harvey Barnes cross allowed Osula to complete with aplomb, and ship them into the fourth spherical.
Howe: Osula in my ideas for beginning lineup
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe chatting with Sky Sports activities:
“He’s done himself no harm today. That will have done him the world of good on so many different levels.
“As a striker, it’s good to have that feeling. This was a possibility he wanted to seize and he did. It is the identical for any participant, so he places himself very a lot within the forefront of my ideas.
“It potentially could’ve been a difficult game. They’re full of confidence, and we hadn’t scored as many goals as we wanted at the start of the season. Once we started to dominate in the midfield – I thought that was key – then we controlled the game.
“It was nice to see [Joelinton] rating – two actually good finishes from him. I do know Bruno [Guimaraes] wished to attain, you might see that, and he got here shut.
“But Lewis Miley behind them really pulled some strings. The midfield were excellent – it was a top performance.”
Alexander: Cook dinner will discuss objective for years
Bradford boss Graham Alexander chatting with Sky Sports activities:
“[Cook] is a proper lad, he’s been a big player for this club for the last three or four years. Everyone knows about his support for Newcastle, but he’s also got a massive bond with our club as well, so it was a special night for Cooky just getting on the pitch.
“However that is a objective he’ll be speaking about for the following 50 years, I anticipate.”
