Newcastle dump United out of Cup, set up Chelsea tie
Manchester United's defence of the League Cup came to a limp end in a 3-0 home defeat by Newcastle on Wednesday as Arsenal were well-beaten 3-1 at West Ham. In a repeat of last year's final, which Erik ten Hag's men won 2-0, both managers named much-changed sides at Old Trafford. But it was Newcastle's strength in depth that showed as United slumped to an eighth defeat in 15 games in all competitions this season. Tino Livramento's surging run set up Miguel Almiron to open the scoring on 28 minutes, with Chelsea loanee Lewis Hall then volleying home a brilliant effort from the edge of the box just eight minutes later. Joe Willock's solo run and stunning finish then drew the sting from any chance of a United fightback on the hour mark. After eliminating both Manchester City and United, Newcastle's reward is another tough draw away to Chelsea in the last eight. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta handed Aaron Ramsdale a rare start since he was dropped in favour of David Raya, but it was a night to forget for the goalkeeper. Ben White beat Ramsdale to Jarrod Bowen's in-swinging corner but could only head into his own net after 16 minutes. Mohammed Kudus made it 2-0 on 50 minutes with a brilliant touch and low finish from a Nayef Aguerd long ball. And any hope of an Arsenal revival was quashed by Bowen's strike from the edge of the box that Ramsdale should have done better to keep out. Odegaard grabbed a consolation deep into stoppage time, but it was too little, too late. Elsewhere, Liverpool had to see off a spirited effort from Bournemouth and appalling weather conditions as Storm Ciaran swept in at the Vitality Stadium. "Now we drive home. Long trip. But with going to the next round it feels much better," said Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool will host West Ham in the quarter-finals next month. Benoit Badiashile and Raheem Sterling were on target as Chelsea secured a rare home win under Mauricio Pochettino to reach the last eight. Everton's upturn in form continued with a comfortable 3-0 win over Burnley. Fulham will travel to Goodison Park in the next round after they avoided an upset by winning 3-1 at Championship high-flyers Ipswich. League One Port Vale host Middlesbrough in the other quarter-final. (AFP)