Newcastle United 1-0 Bournemouth: Adam Smith own goal helps hosts reach EFL Cup last eight

Newcastle reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a hard-fought win over Bournemouth at St James’ Park.

It was not more than Eddie Howe’s aspect deserved with the house crew creating the majority of the goalscoring probabilities.

Newcastle will discover out who they meet subsequent in Thursday night’s draw.

Magpies boss Howe included goalkeeper Nick Pope, full-back Trippier and ahead Callum Wilson, who have been all a part of England’s World Cup squad in Qatar, within the beginning XI in opposition to Howe’s previous membership.

Switzerland defender Fabian Schar and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes additionally started the competition for a house aspect that appeared near full energy in a primary aggressive outing for each golf equipment since 12 November.

In entrance of a 51,579 crowd, Newcastle repeatedly pressed ahead with Trippier, Schar, Miguel Almiron and Wilson all going near breaking the impasse within the first half, with the latter additionally having an effort dominated out for offside.

Gary O’Neil’s decided and disciplined Bournemouth aspect will although additionally rely themselves just a little unlucky after not benefiting from their few clear-cut alternatives.

Wales striker Kieffer Moore headed vast when properly positioned, substitute Jack Stacey pressured Pope into a great save, and Dominic Solanke additionally noticed a late effort beautifully blocked by the Newcastle goalkeeper.

However, that ensured a fourth quarter-final look since 2014-15 for Newcastle, overwhelmed finalists within the 1975-76 season.