Everton ease past Newcastle to set up Carabao Cup quarter-final tie at Fleetwood
Everton secured a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals to face Fleetwood. Goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney, and Thierno Barry ensured the win despite a late consolation goal from Newcastle's Dan Burn.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant progression for Everton in a domestic cup competition they have not won since 1995.
Everton set up a Carabao Cup quarter-final against League Two Fleetwood as they eased to a 3-1 win over Newcastle .
The Toffees overcame the absence of Jack Grealish, left out due to a breach of club discipline after an unauthorised absence from training, thanks to goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry.
On Tuesday Arsenal learned to their cost that Fleetwood cannot be overlooked but David Moyes’ side are now clear favourites to reach the last four of a competition they have never won as they target their first silverware since lifting the FA Cup in 1995.
Everton pounced on a defensive mistake to take the lead in the 34th minute, with Garner firing low in to the far corner for his first goal since January.
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