Newcastle 4-1 Bradford: Joelinton and William Osula each rating twice to ship Carabao Cup holders into fourth spherical

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.

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.

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.

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.”