Newcastle vs Chelsea LIVE: Latest result and reaction as hosts reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals
Enzo Maresca’s side travel to the north east looking to continue their good recent form
Newcastle United struck twice in three first-half minutes to beat Chelsea and advance to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. This was the second meeting between the clubs in just a few days and the hosts gained a measure of revenge for their Premier League defeat.
While visiting boss Enzo Maresca opted for heavy rotation, Eddie Howe named a strong Newcastle side, and was rewarded with a strong performance. Alexander Isak first capitalised on an error in possession from Chelsea deep in their own half, before Axel Disasi clumsily turned through his own net after his teammates fell asleep to let Isak latch on to a quickly-taken free kick.
It continues Newcastle’s pursuit of their first major domestic silverware since 1955, while Maresca’s alternative goals were perhaps illustrated by his decision to use just a single substitution, with Cole Palmer among those left on the bench. The host go into the hat for the quarter-finals.
Re-live all the action from the League Cup with our live blog below:
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea, 79 minutes
Still no sign just yet of further activity on the Chelsea bench. Is it Cole Palmer time for Enzo Maresca, or is he prepared to totally rest him?
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea, 76 minutes
Tino Livramento is on against his former club, offering extra defensive cover down the right with Anthony Gordon off as Eddie Howe tries to see the win out.
Offside! Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea, 74 minutes
Newcastle think they have their third but the offside flag is up! A free kick floats all the way through to the far post and Sean Longstaff provides the finishing touches as it is headed back across goal, but the assistant cuts their celebrations short. Remember, there’s no VAR tonight, though it did look like Newcastle’s attackers had gone too soon.
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea, 72 minutes
Lloyd Kelly has had a really solid night in Newcastle’s defence. He shows off impressive pace to get back to Joao Felix, and then his strength to keep the Portuguese forward off the ball and force a foul.
Dan Burn replaces Lewis Hall and appears to have assumed Kelly’s place alongside Fabian Schar, leaving the former Bournemouth defender to push out to left-back.
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea, 70 minutes
Chelsea have just lost a bit of intensity after that period of pressure. 20 minutes left for the visitors to find a route back into the contest.
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea, 67 minutes
Nick Pope hasn’t always looked totally secure from crosses into the box tonight but he is in total control of the latest corner.
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea, 65 minutes
Clear attempts to force the pace from Chelsea now. Mykhailo Mudryk is still down and being attended to by substitute Ben Chilwell as his teammates take a quick free kick, drawing the first of three corners in quick succession.
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea, 63 minutes
Alterations from Newcastle, with Joe Willock and Alexander Isak taking leave. Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula are on.
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea, 61 minutes
Noni Madueke’s next delivery lands on Nick Pope, who punches away.
Madueke is soon back on the ball and appealing for a spot kick, showing his burst as he gets beyond Anthony Gordon but soft in then falling to the floor.
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