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Everton beat Newcastle to set up League Cup quarterfinal with Fleetwood

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In short

James Garner and Hayden Hackney established an early lead before Thierno Barry added a third to nullify Dan Burn's late reply for Newcastle. Everton navigated the fixture successfully without Grealish, earning an away fixture against League Two side Fleetwood Town. Fleetwood advanced to this stage after pulling off a major upset by defeating Arsenal 5-3 on penalties.

Key points

  • Everton will play an away quarterfinal tie against fourth-tier League Two side Fleetwood…: Everton will play an away quarterfinal tie against fourth-tier League Two side Fleetwood Town.
  • All League Cup quarterfinal fixtures are scheduled to take place during the week beginnin…: All League Cup quarterfinal fixtures are scheduled to take place during the week beginning December 14.
  • Defending champions Manchester City and Liverpool also advanced to the quarterfinal stage…: Defending champions Manchester City and Liverpool also advanced to the quarterfinal stage via penalty shootout victories.

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Holders Man City will take on Bradford City, Crystal Palace will welcome Sunderland, while Bournemouth play Liverpool.

Everton advanced to the League Cup quarterfinals with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United, setting up a clash against fourth-tier side Fleetwood Town.

First-half goals from James Garner and Hayden Hackney put the hosts in control before Thierno Barry struck after the break at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Dan Burn scoring late for the visitors on Thursday.

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The Merseyside club eased through despite the absence of midfielder Jack Grealish, who was dropped from the squad following an internal breach of club discipline. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, an Everton supporter, was among the crowd.

Everton will travel…

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