Newcastle are 45 minutes away from a fourth successive Carabao Cup quarter-final under Eddie Howe. Kick-off is just moments away. Xavi Simons fires an effort just over the bar and that is the end of the first half. Newcastle lead but there has been very little in the game.

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur meet for the first time this season and it's a knockout affair when the League Cup fourth round hits St. James' Park on Wednesday.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup. Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.

Newcastle United skipper Bruno Guimaraes struck late in the day to earn his side a vital 2-1 victory over Fulham. After a spell of possession and some half-chances from Fulham, the Magpies grabbed the lead on 18 minutes. The opener came as Murphy closed down Calvin Bassey on the right and nicked the ball when Fulham were in possession.