Newcastle United vs Leicester City LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

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Dan Burn challenges Leicester’s Patson Daka (Getty Images)

Second-half goals from defender Dan Burn and Brazilian Joelinton helped Newcastle United beat Leicester City 2-0 on Tuesday to earn a spot in the League Cup semi-finals.

Missed chances have plagued Newcastle’s recent form and again they were wasteful in front of goal in the first half against Leicester, mustering 12 shots without finding the net, with Sean Longstaff the guilty party on two occasions.

The hosts almost edged in front immediately after the restart, but Joelinton’s prodded effort came out off the post, via a Marc Albrighton intervention.

It was left to Burn to finally break Leicester down, with the Newcastle-born fullback finishing well on the hour mark to raise thee roof at St James’ Park.

The home supporters did not have to wait long for a game-clinching second, as Joelinton made one count to make sure of the win and keep Newcastle in the hunt for their first major domestic trophy since 1955.

Newcastle United vs Leicester City

10 January 2023 21:53

Newcastle United vs Leicester City

Second Half ends, Newcastle United 2, Leicester City 0.

10 January 2023 21:53

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Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

10 January 2023 21:53

Newcastle United vs Leicester City

Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

10 January 2023 21:50

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Attempt missed. Youri Tielemans (Leicester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Marc Albrighton.

10 January 2023 21:49

Newcastle United vs Leicester City

10 January 2023 21:48

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Substitution, Newcastle United. Jacob Murphy replaces Joe Willock.

10 January 2023 21:48

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Foul by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).

10 January 2023 21:46

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Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kelechi Iheanacho.

10 January 2023 21:45

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Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Danny Ward.

10 January 2023 21:44