Defending champions Newcastle United secured a 2-0 victory against Tottenham at St James' Park, booking a place in the EFL Cup 2025-26 quarter-finals

Holders Newcastle United reached the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night when they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in an all- Premier League fourth round tie at St James' Park.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has lavished praise on his team after their impressive 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup fourth round. The reigning Carabao Cup champions punched their ticket to the quarter finals despite their injury woes, and extended their winning streak against Spurs to four games on the spin.

Reaction to the EFL Cup quarter-final draw after Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Chelsea & Man City book their place in the last eight.

Nine first-team players missed Spurs’ clash against Everton on Sunday, but Frank pulled off a 3-0 win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium regardless. Now, as reported by The Sun, Gray is the latest Spurs player to be ruled out of upcoming games.

Thomas Frank has admitted that Tottenham failed to deal with Nick Woltemade, with the Newcastle United striker scoring the second goal in their EFL Cup tie. Woltemade is on fire for Newcastle, with his goal against Tottenham continuing his hot streak and taking him to six goals in his first 11 games.

Holders Newcastle will host fellow Premier League side Fulham at St James' Park in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. League One Cardiff City, the only side from outside the Premier League to reach the last eight, are at home to Chelsea.

Liverpool suffered their sixth loss in the last seven games across all competitions on Wednesday, when they were knocked out of the fourth round of the EFL Cup by Crystal Palace.