Everton Beat Newcastle, Fleetwood Up Next in Quarter-Final

Everton beat Newcastle United 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday to reach the League Cup quarter-finals. James Garner and Hayden Hackney scored in the first half to take control of the match for the home side, and Thierno Barry extended the lead in the second half. Dan Burn scored the visitors' only goal late in the game.

Everton midfielder Jack Grealish was left out of the squad due to a club disciplinary breach and did not play in this match. Despite the absence, the team put in an effective performance. Prime Minister Andy Burnham also took his place in the stands as an Everton supporter.

In the quarter-finals, Everton will face fourth-tier side Fleetwood Town. Fleetwood had pulled off a surprising result against Premier League champions Arsenal on Tuesday. In the other ties, Crystal Palace will host Sunderland, while Bournemouth travel to face Liverpool.

Defending champions Manchester City will meet third-tier side Bradford City. The quarter-final matches will be played in the week of 14 December.