Newcastle United Advances in Carabao Cup with 2-0 Win Over Chelsea

Newcastle United kept their trophy hopes alive with a solid 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, securing a place in the quarter-finals. The match, held at St James' Park on October 30, 2024, saw Alexander Isak opening the scoring, followed by an unfortunate own goal from Chelsea's Axel Disasi, both occurring within a rapid three-minute span in the first half.

The Magpies capitalized on Chelsea's defensive lapses, with Isak's goal coming after Joelinton pressured the Chelsea defense, allowing Sandro Tonali to provide a precise assist. Shortly after, Disasi inadvertently redirected a flick-on from Sean Longstaff into his own net, doubling Newcastle's lead and putting Chelsea in a challenging position. This defeat represents a significant setback for Chelsea and their manager Enzo Maresca, especially after a recent league victory over the same opponents.

Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, was pleased with his team’s performance, particularly their pressing game that frustrated Chelsea throughout the first half. He emphasized the importance of this win as they aim for their first trophy since 1969, with a quarter-final match against Brentford set for December. Meanwhile, Chelsea struggled to find their rhythm and failed to convert opportunities, with Joao Felix notably missing a chance to bring his team back into contention. Looking ahead, Newcastle will host Arsenal in the Premier League, while Chelsea prepares to face Manchester United.