Teenager Lewis Miley’s stoppage-time header sealed a 2-1 win over Fulham to ship holders Newcastle right into a Carabao Cup semi-final in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
The 19-year-old performed out of place, filling in at right-back, however was in simply the correct place to move in substitute Sandro Tonali’s nook within the 92nd minute to spark wild scenes at St James’ Park and put the derby catastrophe at Sunderland to the again of their minds.
Newcastle had led by means of Yoane Wissa, opening his account for the membership 10 minutes into his first begin, earlier than Sasa Lukic headed in a deserved equaliser for Fulham six minutes later. Marco Silva’s aspect fought valiantly, however pale because the second half wore on.
Miley’s glancing header earned Newcastle a ninth consecutive Carabao Cup win in regulation time, the longest run within the competitors since Liverpool in 1995, and retains their grip on the trophy that ended the membership’s 70-year silverware drought.
Newcastle should overcome Metropolis over two video games within the semis to return to the ultimate. The primary legs happen the week commencing January 12, 2026, with the second legs to be performed the week commencing February 2, 2026.
There was a way of déjà vu within the north east as Newcastle had already pulled off a dramatic 2-1 win over Fulham because of a late header at this floor in October after they met within the Premier League. Lukic had the equaliser for Fulham that day, too.
St James’ Park was nervous for a lot of the sport after Sunday’s derby defeat at Sunderland however the nervousness was momentarily lifted by Wissa tapping in from close-range after Fulham’s stand-in goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte parried instantly into his path.
Lukic celebrates his equaliser at Newcastle
Nonetheless, Fulham hit again shortly, equalising six minutes later by means of Lukic to unsettle Newcastle, who left the midfielder fully unmarked within the field to header in from Antonee Robinson’s cross.
Penalties loomed as Fulham’s ‘keeper Lecomte produced a wonderful save to disclaim Miley in stoppage time just for the Newcastle academy graduate to look in a header from the ensuing nook and put his aspect into the semi-finals.
Newcastle misplaced full-back Tino Livramento to harm within the second half and head coach Eddie Howe stated it “didn’t look good” after the sport along with his aspect already lacking three gamers in that place.
The England worldwide had ice on his knee at full-time and will be part of Dan Burn, Lewis Corridor, Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth on the sidelines forward of the busy festive fixtures.
Howe: Miley taking his recreation to a different degree
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to Sky Sports activities:
“That was a tough game, it was always going to be today [after Sunderland defeat]. We’re back on home soil. I thought we controlled the game. Fulham are a good team, they had their moments, but I thought we deserved to win.”
On Miley: “It was brilliant performance from a really talented young player, I think. He hasn’t played right back a lot, and he had to take on a lot of information this morning, but he did really, really well, and capped it off with a goal.
“He believes he is greater than adequate to play at this degree, and never simply play, however excel. And I believe we’re seeing that now. I believe he is taking his recreation to a different degree, and nights like tonight will solely assist him.”
On Wissa: “Actually optimistic evening in a number of alternative ways. Yoane getting his purpose is a superb second for him, particularly so early within the recreation, and he took it beautifully. He’ll solely get higher for the match minutes.”
On Livramento: “No [news], nevertheless it would not look good. The truth that he got here off is a worrying signal. We’re so stretched in that space, that will be an enormous blow.”
Silva frustrated by Fulham’s thin squad
Fulham boss Marco Silva to Sky Sports:
“We love all our boys and all that stuff. They’ve been working very exhausting in very troublesome circumstances. This season has been very robust for us. All of the absences in a really brief squad.
“Newcastle were able to refresh almost all the front line to start the game in a completely different way.
“It is fully completely different realities. If you wish to progress, in order for you to have the ability to be in these phases and to be extra aggressive, after all, it is a step that it’s important to take.
“Now is the moment to recover the players, to rest them, because it’s a game that you need to be as fresh as you can be on Monday, because it’s going to be another big game for us.”
Newcastle set for NINE January fixtures
Newcastle are shaping up for a busy January, taking part in 9 video games throughout the month, with their Carabao Cup semi-final in opposition to Man Metropolis confirmed.
January 4: Crystal Palace (H), Premier League, kick-off 3pm, stay on Sky Sports activities
January 7: Leeds (H), Premier League, kick-off 8.15pm, stay on Sky Sports activities
January 10: Bournemouth (H), FA Cup third spherical, kick-off 3pm
w/c January 12: Man Metropolis (H), Carabao Cup semi-final first leg
January 18: Wolves (A), Premier League, kick-off 2pm, stay on Sky Sports activities
January 21: PSV Eindhoven (H), Champions League, kick-off 8pm
January 25: Aston Villa (H), Premier League, kick-off 2pm, stay on Sky Sports activities
January 28: PSG (A), Champions League, kick-off 8pm
January 31: Liverpool (A), Premier League, kick-off 8pm
w/c February 2: Man Metropolis (A), Carabao Cup semi-final second leg
