World News – GB – Newport County v Newcastle United

Unsuccessful attempt Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of six yards misses to the left Assisted by Sean Longstaff with a cross

Attempt blocked Andy Carroll (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked

Failed attempt Matthew Dolan (Newport County) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the right with a direct free kick

Recorded attempt Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is recorded in the upper left corner Assisted by Sean Longstaff

Recorded attempt Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) left foot shot from outside the box is recorded in the lower left corner Assisted by Javier Manquillo

Failed attempt Scot Bennett (Newport County) head from a difficult angle on the left is close, but missing on the left Assisted by Scott Twine

Newport County Cup specialists aim for another slaughter when they face Premier League Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday

The Ligue 2 team have beaten Leeds, Leicester and Middlesbrough in recent seasons to draw with Tottenham

The county has also beaten championship clubs Swansea and Watford this season to reach the fourth round for the first time

He guided his team to two wins and a draw in their opening three league games, alongside their impressive cup form

« You saw what Newcastle did to Morecambe (won 7-0), which is in our league, last week, » he added

« I have immense respect for [Newcastle manager] Steve Bruce and they take the competition seriously

« Newcastle have a stronger squad this season and they will see it as a chance to make it to the final and win some silverware

« I’m just glad it’s at home as it gives us a little edge when it comes to our use of our surroundings »

Newcastle will be deprived of versatile midfielder Matt Ritchie, who faces a « long layoff » due to a shoulder injury

Bruce is set to name a very different side than the one that drew 1-1 with Tottenham this weekend

Speaking of the possibility of a knockdown against Newport, he said: « In recent years it has been the lower divisions team that has produced the shock, whether in the FA Cup or the Carabao Cup

« I watched their performance this weekend and the one before when they beat Watford – they are a good team »

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