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
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt blocked. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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Second Half begins Newcastle United 2, Brentford 0.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Substitution, Newcastle United. Joe Willock replaces Joelinton because of an injury.
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First Half ends, Newcastle United 2, Brentford 0.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Offside, Newcastle United. Jacob Murphy is caught offside.
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