Newcastle United defeated West Brom 3-2 in the EFL Cup, with Harvey Barnes scoring two goals. The team, currently standing 11th in the Premier League with 1 point from 1 game, recently signed Nico Gonzalez.
What happened in the game
Newcastle made 6 changes from their previous game, while West Brom also made 6 changes. Isaac Price scored 2 goals for West Brom, including one from 25 yards out. Bazoumana Toure scored on his debut for Newcastle, with Amar Dedic playing a cross for the goal. Matt Ingram made a solid stop, while Malick Thiaw had a header pushed away. Harvey Barnes scored in the 81st minute, securing the win for Newcastle.
Other EFL Cup results
Tottenham won 5-1 against Charlton, with Savio scoring on his debut after being signed from Manchester City for £85million. Everton won 4-0 against Preston, with Thierno Barry scoring a hat-trick.
Next fixtures
Newcastle United's next fixture is against Tottenham on August 29, with the team looking to build on their recent win. The game will be a tough test, with Tottenham currently standing 18th in the table. You can check the upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page.
Current standings
Newcastle United is currently 2 points behind leaders Brighton, with a goal difference of 0. The team has scored 2 goals and conceded 2 goals this season. You can check the current standings on our standings page.
Squad and injuries
The team's recent signings, including Nico Gonzalez and Tyler Dibling, will be looking to make an impact in the upcoming games. You can check the current squad on our squad page. The team's injury list can be checked on our injuries page. Newcastle United's win against West Brom is a positive start to their EFL Cup campaign, and the team will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
