There is the decisive mark of Sandro Tonali in the victory of Newcastle against the Brentfordwhich earned the Magpies access to the semi-finals of Carabao Cup 2024/2025. The former AC Milan Italian midfielder stood out with a brace in the 3-1 final. His was the goal that opened the match in the 9th minute, a nice counter-ball shot from the edge that left Flekken no chance, as well as in the second in the 43rd minute with a nice volley from the corner kicked by Gordon. Schar rounded off the result for Howe’s team, while the most classic of the flag goals arrived in full injury time, scored by Wissa.
Carabao Cup, ok anche Arsenal e Liverpool
Few surprises from the other two matches of the evening, with theArsenal who got the better of the Crystal Palacewhile the Liverpool he beat the Southampton. Mikel Arteta’s choice to change eight starters compared to the draw with Everton didn’t pay off: the visitors took the lead through Mateta after just 4 minutes. But the introductions of Odegaard and Saliba at half-time changed the Gunners’ face, with the Norwegian playmaker serving Gabriel Jesus the assist for the equalizer. The Brazilian then completed his personal hat-trick first with an assist from Saka, who also came on as a substitute, and then again from Odegaard. In the 85th minute, matchday player Nketiah scored the final 3-2.
Another center forward was the protagonist in the Reds match: this is Darwin Nunezauthor of the goal which, in the 24th minute, gave Liverpool the lead. Excellent start from Alexander-Arnold to get rid of two opponents, then the ball to the Uruguayan who beat McCarthy also thanks to a decisive deflection from Bednarek. Shortly after, Elliott doubled the lead with a shot that was also slightly deflected on this occasion. Archer, with a precise finish, gave the Saints some hope with half an hour to go, but it wasn’t enough.
