In the last 16 of the EFL Cup, an all-Premier League feast is about to be staged, with Newcastle playing host to Ponemouth. Newcastle is known as the new landlord of the season, has beaten Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and other traditional giants, not only to compete for the top four of the Premier League, but also to the EFL Cup title is eyeing. Newcastle will go all out in this match. Ponymouth's offense style is also sharp, with a total of 12 goals in the last four matches, capable of competing with Newcastle. In the past six meetings between the two sides, the total number of goals scored in five of them reached three or more, so it is better to look for a 2.5-goal margin in this match. (Live on Channel 601 and 661 at 3:45am on Wednesday)
Newcastle have risen rapidly since being acquired by Saudi Arabia's sovereign fund in October last year, and have shown themselves to be a powerhouse this season, currently sitting third in the Premier League. The Magpies didn't slack off during the World Cup and traveled to Saudi Arabia for training, during which they won a 5-0 warm-up match against Hilal. After returning home, they beat La Liga side Vallecano 2-1, and the players are still in excellent form. Newcastle are rising strongly and are naturally hungry for trophies. Although the fight for the Premier League title is fierce, they are more likely to look at the cup competitions, and they are fully motivated to play in the EFL Cup.
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Though they are not as strong as Newcastle, they are known for their bold style of play, and they will not defend even against strong teams, but this often leads to their disadvantage in matches, such as the 9-goal bloodbath by Liverpool. However, the situation has improved recently. Last month, they killed Eyewitnesses in the EFL Cup and EPL, scoring a total of 7 goals, and the total number of goals scored in the last four matches reached 3 or more. Even if they don't beat Newcastle in this match, it is believed that Bromwich Albion will still have goals, so there is a high chance of scoring in this match.
