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Carabao Cup: Spurs Sweep Charlton, Newcastle Edge West Brom

Tottenham Hotspur overpower Charlton Athletic 5-1 while Newcastle United edge West Bromwich Albion 3-2 to reach the Carabao Cup third round.

Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the third round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup after a dominant 5-1 victory over Championship side Charlton Athletic at their stadium. Mikey Moore and Dominic Solanke scored in the first half, giving Tottenham a 2-0 halftime lead. Kevin Danso and Savio extended the lead to 4-0 in the second half, with Ben Davies sealing the win with a fifth goal.

Charlton only managed a consolation goal through Lloyd Jones in the 87th minute. Newcastle United also advanced, defeating West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at St. James' Park. Newcastle overcame a 1-0 deficit, with Harvey Barnes scoring twice and Bazoumana Toure equalizing. West Brom took the lead through Isaac Price, but Newcastle secured the win in the 81st minute. Both Tottenham and Newcastle secure their spots in the third round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup.

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