Newcastle Beat Spurs; Palace Eliminate Liverpool

Newcastle United reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park, Fabian Schar opening the scoring with a header and Nick Woltemade sealing the victory with a second-half header (his sixth of the season). Manager Eddie Howe made eight changes but saw strong contributions from Sandro Tonali and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who kept a clean sheet. Spurs were hindered by injuries, profligate finishing — notably Richarlison — and complaints over the corner that led to Schar’s goal. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace eliminated holders Liverpool with a 3-0 victory at Anfield, Ismaila Sarr scoring a first-half brace and Yeremy Pino adding a late third. Liverpool manager Arne Slot faced criticism for making 10 changes after the poor result. The outcomes leave Newcastle on course to defend the cup and pile further pressure on Liverpool.