Newcastle United negotiated their way past plucky Bournemouth to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
For all the attacking quality on show for the Magpies, it took an own goal from Cherries captain Adam Smith to send United into the last eight. However, on a night in which United had 63% possession and conjured up 17 goal attempts, it was hardly undeserved.
True, there was a little rustiness after the five-week break from competitive action due to events in Qatar, but Newcastle are still in with a real shout of making this a special season. After some brilliant victories this season, this one will have meant a lot to Eddie Howe as his team continued their winning habit.
