Tottenham Hotspur crashed out of the League Cup with a whimper, losing 2-0 to Newcastle United.
Spurs were outrun and outplayed by the reigning champions, leaving Thomas Frank’s side to rue a missed opportunity to make a mark in cup competition.
Tottenham were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by a superior Newcastle United side at St. James' Park on Wednesday night, and pundit Jamie O'Hara was quick to point out one player during the 90.
Newcastle 2-0 Tottenham
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Newcastle goalscorer Nick Woltemade, speaking to Sky Sports:
"Joe [Willock] had the ball and I wanted to go behind the centre back and luckily the goalkeeper was coming out, so I just had to head it in.
Newcastle United secured an assured victory at St. James' Park on Wednesday night, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in Carabao Cup action.
Thomas Frank spoke to the media at St. James’ Park after our 2-0 loss against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday night.
Here’s what he had to say...
What did you make of the performance?
Liam Delap's injury return for Chelsea ended in disastrous fashion as the striker was shown a red card soon after coming off the subs bench.
The visitors fell behind from a corner in the first half when Fabian Schar headed in but Spurs were left furious as their players surrounded the referee and Frank confronted the fourth official.
Thomas Frank felt our Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle United was decided by ‘small margins’ as the home side ran out 2-0 winners at St. James’ Park on Wednesday night.