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.
Here are our Newcastle United player ratings:
1. Aaron Ramsdale - 7
Played some pinpoint passes forward whilst under pressure. Comfortable with the ball at his feet. Could do nothing about Andy Cook’s strike. | Getty Images
2. Emil Krafth - 6
Tried to link up with fellow Swede Anthony Elanga down the right. Overrun the ball a few times. | Getty Images
3. Malick Thiaw - 7
Distributed the ball extremely well with forward passes into the midfield, bar one misplaced pass. | Getty Images
4. Sven Botman - 7
Strolled through the evening. Him and Thiaw looked strong together at centre-back. | Getty Images