Before kickoff, Tottenham players walked past the Carabao Cup trophy on display a reminder of what they were fighting for. Below you will see inormation about this news which has been summarized The Football Insight.
But if it was meant to motivate Spurs, Newcastle wanted it even more. Eddie Howe praised his team for showing strength and sticking to their identity. Despite juggling Champions League and Premier League football, Newcastle looked focused and determined. Their energy showed they have no intention of giving up their title without a fight.
Winning at Wembley in March seems to have only increased their desire. Their reward is a place in the quarter-finals and a home tie against Fulham in December. The journey continues and Newcastle look ready for more.
Smart Tactics and Total Midfield Control
Howe surprised his opponents by adjusting his usual 4-3-3 formation. Full-backs Emil Krafth and Dan Burn pushed forward often, creating extra width and confusion for Spurs. The change made Newcastle dangerous on both flanks.
Sandro Tonali once again dominated the midfield with a complete performance tackling, creating, and controlling the rhythm. Spurs found it hard to predict where Newcastle’s next move would come from. Tottenham had a few flashes of danger, including a promising break finished by Brennan Johnson. But their chances didn’t turn into goals, and that kept Newcastle in command.
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Schär Strikes and Spurs Slip
Newcastle fans faced delays entering the stadium due to a ticket system failure, but those who made it in were rewarded. From a Tonali corner, Fabian Schär powered home a header to open the scoring. The moment also highlighted Spurs’ defensive confusion. Djed Spence was tying his boot as the ball came in, leaving space unmarked.
Manager Thomas Frank later blamed the referee for not pausing play, but the damage was done. Schär has been excellent this season, even though he briefly lost his place after a concussion. Back in the lineup, he showed his quality once more by leading the defence confidently.
Woltemade Finishes the Job
Nick Woltemade continued his hot goal-scoring streak by sealing the win for Newcastle. His calm finish reflected a player full of confidence and hungry for more opportunities. Spurs had bright moments from Lucas Bergvall in midfield, but their forwards rarely tested goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Without finishing power, Tottenham simply couldn’t compete.
Had Harvey Barnes not hit the bar just before halftime, the score could have been even more comfortable but Newcastle didn’t need any extra help to reach the next round. Their Cup dream is still alive and burning bright. Follow footballcoasters.co.uk for weekly deep dives into football’s biggest story.