Newcastle United vs Brentford LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brentford in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
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Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt missed. Ben Mee (Brentford) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt blocked. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt blocked. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Joe Willock.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Paris Maghoma.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt blocked. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Substitution, Newcastle United. Miguel Almirón replaces Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Substitution, Newcastle United. Kieran Trippier replaces Lewis Hall.
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