Newcastle United will welcome Tottenham Hotspur to St. James’ Park for the fourth round of the EFL Cup, with both teams looking to continue their strong form after eliminating lower-league opponents in the previous stage of the tournament.
In their most recent outings, both sides have shown impressive performances. Newcastle currently sits 12th in the Premier League with 12 points, achieving three wins, three draws, and three losses from nine matches. They secured a solid 2-1 victory over Fulham, with goals from Jacob Murphy and Bruno Guimaraes. Similarly, Tottenham is performing robustly, positioned 3rd in the league with 17 points from five wins, two draws, and two losses. Their last match was a convincing 3-0 win against Everton, featuring a brace from Micky Van De Ven.
In the third round of the EFL Cup, Newcastle dispatched Bradford with a decisive 4-1 scoreline at home, while Spurs triumphed over Doncaster with a 3-0 victory. Both teams enter the match with an undefeated streak in their last two encounters, adding further excitement to this cup clash.
On the injury front, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that defender Sven Botman is fit after his recent substitution against Fulham, while Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento will miss the game, although Hall is nearing a return. Tottenham’s Thomas Frank has noted that Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, and Destiny Udogie are progressing towards recovery but will not be available for the match.
As the EFL Cup competition heats up, both teams will be eager to advance further, showcasing their talents in what promises to be an electrifying cup tie at one of England’s iconic stadiums.