Newcastle United cruised past Chelsea to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
An Alexander Isak strike, quickly followed by an Axel Disasi own goal, were enough to avenge their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.
The game started at a frantic pace with Joelinton striking the post at one end before Renato Veiga's effort was deflected just wide at the other.
Swedish striker Isak, who had netted just twice this season, opened the scoring from close range in the 23rd minute after Sandro Tonali intercepted a loose pass just outside the penalty area.
The hosts doubled their advantage three minutes later when Joe Willock flicked on Isak's cross and Chelsea defender Disasi turned the ball into his own net.
Enzo Maresca's side struggled to cope with Newcastle's pressing and were fortunate to go into half-time with just a two-goal deficit.
Sean Longstaff thought he had headed in a third midway through the second half but the linesman's flag ruled it out for offside.
Chelsea enjoyed more of the ball after the break, but were left frustrated when Joao Felix poked wide when one on one with Nick Pope.
Substitute Noni Madueke made a decent impact, but boss Maresca, having left out Nicolas Jackson, also opted against introducing key man Cole Palmer from the bench.
Newcastle substitute William Osula came agonisingly close to a third goal, but his low drive eight minutes from time struck the foot of the post.
Newcastle have taken just 12 points from their opening nine Premier League games this season, but the crowd at St James' Park showed their appreciation following an impressive performance.
The 2022-23 Carabao Cup runners-up are looking to win a major domestic trophy for the first time since lifting the FA Cup in 1955.
The quarter-final draw will take place later on Wednesday following Tottenham Hotspur's tie against Manchester City.
Quarter-final ties will take place during the week commencing 16 December.
Match Events
23' Chelsea make mistake at back and Isak opens the scoring! Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea
26' Willock heads towards goal, Disasi knocks it into own net! Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea
Line-ups
Newcastle XI: Schar, Krafth, Pope, Joelinton, Isak, Lloyd Kelly, Sean Longstaff, Willock, Tonali, Gordon, Lewis Hall
Subs: Dubravka, Burn, Almiron, Guimaraes, Barnes, Tino Livramento, William Osula, Alex Murphy, Lewis Miley
Chelsea XI: T.Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella, Nkunku, Axel Disasi, Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Benoît Badiashile, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Filip Jørgensen, Enzo Fernández, Renato Veiga
Subs: Marcus Bettinelli, Chilwell, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Lucas Bergström, Carney Chukwuemeka, Levi Colwill, Cesare Casadei, Marc Guiu
Nino_Luxury
64
Nkunku is a pain to watch against top clubs defense. Why on earth was Chilwell not subbed in? even for the last minute, not sure why he’s being punished for nothing when he’s clear of Cucu And what is KDH doing at the wing, bro isn’t even stable in midfield yet.🤔 The whole match is like it was sold out.
vidcinoryz
26
keeping Disasi and Badiashie is nothing but a waste but selling Chaloba and benching Chillwell is totally unacceptable
doltish
24
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ChelseaFC_Addict
15
ENZO MARESCA DID WELL IN THIS GAME AGAINST NEWCASTLE TONIGHT 👏 Leave the coach alone we have an important game over the weekend a must win. 1. The style is there ; the identity is there 2. Newcastle United played deep in low blocks relying on counterattacks but Chelsea FC had many many chances so its not Enzo Maresca's fault that Jao Felix was useless and wasteful . 3. Nkunku cannot play ahead of Jackson guys he cannot I saw the reason why Maresca choose Jackson over Nkunku today and the first and obvious reason which is the main reason is WORKRATE!!!! 4. Enzo Fernandez thinks he's Lionel Messi in this Chelsea side so he must continue sitting on the bench Lavia + Caicedo partnership works perfectly 🥰 Enzo work hard only for Argentina 🇦🇷 he doesn't wanna work hard for Chelsea FC so they must sell him or keep benching him till he decide to play for us 5. Viega is poor 😢 I was disappointed in him he lost battles he lost the ball misplaced passes he was just horrible 6. Disasi THE DISASTER!!! Enough said ! get rid of DISASTER out of my club please ! 7. Mudryk was the best player alongside Cucurella today Overall the Chelsea FC kept the possession created Enough chances to win the game ,Nkunku and Felix were just poor
bazbdimpu
12
Fun how ManU fans came out of their shells in numbers, after one match were they won against a clueless Leicester. Remember, this was Chelsea's B-team, and the weekend is around the corner. Unfortunately, you won't have Disasi and that slow Badiashile and his two left legs to score own-goals for you. We'll see who has the last lough.