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:
13. Tino Livramento (on for Hall, 60) - 6.5
His energy made a difference late on. | Getty Images
14. Nick Woltemade (on for Elanga, 69) - 6.5
Linked up with his teammates, particularly with Bruno Guimaraes. | Getty Images
15. Harvey Barnes (on for Gordon, 69) - 7
Missed a Livramento cross but the offside flag spared his blushes. Set up a tap-in for Will Osula. | Getty Images
16. Alex Murphy (on for Botman, 89) - N/A
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