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:
9. Anthony Elanga - 6
Involved down the right but just lacked a final end product. | Getty Images
10. Anthony Gordon - 7
Relished being back in the side after his three-match domestic ban. Very likely. Did everything but score. | Getty Images
11. Will Osula - 8
Played on the shoulder and provided a real threat as the striker after making it 2-0. Switched over to the right wing midway through the second-half and continued to shine. Scored again. | Getty Images
12. Kieran Trippier (on for Krafth, 60) - 6
Steady after coming on. | Getty Images