Newcastle United escape League Cup shock, Luis Sinisterra stars for Leeds United

Newcastle United escape League Cup shock, Luis Sinisterra stars for Leeds United

Chris Wood headed in the Newcastle winner in the 52nd minute to set-up a home third round clash against Crystal Palace.

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Newcastle United escape League Cup shock, Luis Sinisterra stars for Leeds United

London: Big-spending Newcastle survived a shock when they had to come from a goal down to defeat fourth-tier Tranmere 2-1 in the League Cup second round on Wednesday.

Elliott Nevitt gave Tranmere the lead before Jamaal Lascelles levelled before half-time.

Chris Wood headed in the Newcastle winner in the 52nd minute to set-up a home third round clash against Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.

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Leeds put out third division Barnsley 3-1 with Colombian international Luis Sinisterra scoring his first goal for the Premier League side since his £22.5 million move from Feyenoord.

He then won the penalty for Mateusz Klich to convert before Barnsley pulled a goal back from a Mads Andersen diving header.

Callum Styles missed a penalty for Barnsley while Klich put the result beyond doubt.

Premier League Brighton eased to a 3-0 win at third-tier Forest Green while Bristol City claimed a 3-1 win at Wycombe.

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