Bruno Guimaraes posts heartfelt message for Newcastle United Carabao Cup goal hero

Newcastle will face Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after beating Bradford 4-1 at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United kicked off the defence of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable 4-1 win over Bradford City in round four - and it was a Magpies’ fringe man who reminded Eddie Howe he’s ready to contribute.

Newcastle United striker Will Osula netted twice for the Magpies against Bradford City - and was congratulated by skipper Bruno Guimaraes. | Getty

placeholder image — Newcastle United striker Will Osula netted twice for the Magpies against Bradford City - and was congratulated by skipper Bruno Guimaraes. | Getty

Will Osula started up top and netted twice to take his tally to three goals for the season, following on from his strike against Liverpool in the Premier League earlier this season.

The young Dane has split opinion with his performances this season. The late impactful cameo against the Reds has been balanced with a largely anonymous show down at Elland Road, in his only other start of the campaign. Howe trusted Osula lead his line against League One Bradford, and was rewarded as the frontman helped guide United through to a fourth round tie with Tottenham Hotspur.

Bruno Guimaraes shows support for NUFC striker Will Osula

And Osula’s performance was not lost on Bruno Guimaraes, who chipped in with two assists of his own on his return to the starting XI.

Osula posted a shot of him celebrating one of his goals to Instagram and Guimaraes was one of the first people to comment.

The skipper posted the comment: “Happy for u brother.” The post was accompanied with a red heart.

Newcastle United 4 Bradford City 1 - report

Will Osula and Joelinton scored braces as Newcastle United beat Bradford City 4-1 in the Carabao Cup.

Newcastle United advanced into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-1 win over League One leaders Bradford City.

After naming seven changes for the goalless draw at AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, Eddie Howe did the same against the League One leaders.

Only Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall and Lewis Miley stayed in the starting XI, as Aaron Ramsdale, Joelinton, Anthony Gordon, Emil Krafth, Will Osula, Anthony Elanga and Bruno Guimaraes replaced Nick Pope, Joe Willock, Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento, Nick Woltemade, Dan Burn and Jacob Murphy.

Following a somewhat even start, Newcastle broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when Gordon’s blocked shot was controlled and finished by Joelinton. Will Osula then doubled the hosts’ lead when he latched onto a through ball by Guimaraes.

Guimaraes was the provider again as he set up fellow Brazilian Joelinton for 3-0 in the 75th minute. Boyhood Newcastle fan Andy Cook then quickly pulled one back for the visitors.

Osula added his second and the Magpies fourth late on after he converted Harvey Barnes’ low cross.