Alexander Isak scores as Newcastle defeats Chelsea 2-0 to maintain their trophy hopes in the Carabao Cup.

Newcastle defeated Chelsea 2-0 to advance to the Carabao Cup quarterfinals, preserving their hope of ending their protracted trophy drought.

In the last-16 match at St. James' Park, Alexandar Isak and an own goal by Axel Disasi inside three minutes of the first half caused the damage.

Although Newcastle lost in the 2023 tournament final, they are now one step closer to winning their first title since 1969. The quarterfinal matches will take place the week of Monday, December 16, and they will host Brentford.

"Copy and paste in terms of what I say each time," Eddie Howe remarked on the draw. Since this location is a fantastic site to play, which was demonstrated once more tonight, I requested a home draw. Great performance, sold out, and I hope that everyone feels a little better about themselves now.

It is Chelsea's first significant loss of the season under Enzo Maresca, who made 11 changes once more for a cup game after defeating Newcastle in the Premier League the weekend.

Newcastle outpaces the Blues with a quick start.

In the first half, Chelsea was largely responsible for their own demise as they fell behind by two goals, were consistently caught by Newcastle's press, lost the ball deep in their own territory, and let the Magpies score.
 
Joelinton rushed down possession before Sandro Tonali picked up the striker to finish, and Isak scored the first goal. The second was an own goal by Disasi, who cut a clearance effort into his own net after Willock flicked on.

In an attempt to pull his team back into the game, Maresca reacted a little slowly. Even though Noni Madueke arrived after the hour, he wasn't in a rush to go on his bench.

After racing in behind on a long ball on the 75th minute, Joao Felix had a chance to put Chelsea back in the game but missed Nick Pope's post with a dink.

Newcastle is boosted by Tonali Tonic on Howe's big night.

The travelling Toon Army expressed their displeasure when Tonali was substituted halfway through the second half a few days ago, when Newcastle was behind Chelsea in the Premier League. Although Eddie Howe defended his choice, his judgement has been called into doubt before this season.

Although Howe has earned a lot of praise over the last three years, a five-game losing streak made the rematch with Chelsea even more important. Tonali was instrumental in getting things started, but Newcastle eventually exploited shoddy defence to exact payback.

Renato Veiga's attempt to open the scoring was beautifully stopped by the Italian, who then took advantage of Veiga's mishandled pass to stab a pass through for Isak to tuck home the first goal.

Later, to a standing ovation, Howe was able to make a statement by substituting his well-liked midfielder in stoppage time.
Newcastle is now in 12th place in the Premier League, but if Tonali remains a regular midfield player, they should soon begin moving up the standings. They are only two steps away from another Wembley date.