Newcastle 3-2 West Brom: Harvey Barnes Scores Twice in Carabao Cup
Key Points
- Harvey Barnes scored twice, including the 81st-minute winner, to secure Newcastle's progression.
- Isaac Price scored twice for West Brom from the penalty spot in the 19th and 77th minutes.
- Lewis Hall conceded two penalties, the second following his Liverpool penalty concession on Sunday.
Barnes then restored Newcastle's lead just four minutes later, sweeping in from close range in the 81st minute after Anthony Elanga burst down the right flank and Amar Dedic provided a low cross into the middle. The victory sends Newcastle into the next round of the competition they won in 2025.
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle praised Barnes's overall contribution beyond his goal tally. "It's not only goals," Jaissle said. "As we saw also against Liverpool he was doing a really great job, not only in possession, also out of possession. He is disciplined, especially also with the combination with Lewis Hall. We're really pleased, I thanked him after the match, it was important that he scored."
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Jaissle also commended West Brom, the Championship side managed by James Morrison. "Relieved, it's always the most important thing in a Cup run that you take the result, that's what we did against a strong opponent. I had a chat with the gaffer. They're doing really well, I think they will play a great role in the Championship."
The manager acknowledged Newcastle's response after conceding the second penalty. "But we also responded. It was important we saw character on the pitch, also after the second equaliser we stepped back and straight away we scored, that helped us of course. We are happy, an entertaining match for the fans. I think I would have less of a headache if we had not conceded the penalties."
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Barnes' double performance demonstrates the impact Newcastle's recent arrivals have had under Jaissle's early management. Sky Sports analyst Jamie Redknapp noted that Jaissle "has already got more out of Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga than Eddie Howe did, even after just that one game against Liverpool." The manager has also brought in midfielder Nico Gonzalez as part of his squad reconstruction following departures from Newcastle's previously formidable midfield of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Joelinton.
For Newcastle fans, Barnes' performance provides reassurance during a transitional period under new leadership. The winger's two goals against Championship opposition, combined with his defensive discipline noted by Jaissle, suggest the club's forward momentum remains intact despite the significant squad changes undergone this season.
Sources: Sky Sports and other international news outlets.
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