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– Newcastle’s dream season continued as Dan Burn and Joelinton fired them into the Carabao Cup semi-finals with victory over Leicester.
– The Magpies, who sit third in the Premier League and are hunting a first trophy in more than 50 years, did not let a fervent and expectant St James’ Park down.
– Eddie Howe’s side wasted a host of chances before defender Burn popped up in the box and slotted a shot into the bottom corner, his first goal for the team he has supported all his life.
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– Joelinton, who set up that goal, then coolly netted from Miguel Almiron’s incisive pass to wrap up the victory.
– A 5-0 win would not have flattered the Magpies, with Joelinton hitting the post and Sean Longstaff missing several chances.
– Substitute Jamie Vardy missed two glorious chances to get Leicester back into the game but their performance merited nothing.
– It was another miserable night for Brendan Rodgers’ side, who have only beaten MK Dons and Gillingham since the break in their season in November.
CARABAO CUP SEMI FINALISTS! 🙌🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/czZJxFHkfC
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 10, 2023
