Harvey Barnes came off the bench to change the game for Newcastle. He replaced Bazoumana Touré at half-time and scored three minutes later, then struck again late as Newcastle twice came from behind against West Brom.
The opening goal belonged to Isaac Price, who bent in a free-kick on 18 minutes. When Newcastle equalised and then slipped behind again, Barnes dragged them back once more, restoring the lead for good with nine minutes left.
Barnes has now scored three goals across his last five league matches for Newcastle, which fits a short run of form rather than a one-off cup burst. His last five league outings also carry a 6.72 average rating, so the finish at St James' Park came from a player already contributing at a steady level.
Barnes' impact off the bench
Matthias Jaissle was animated on the touchline and wanted far more from his side after West Brom had grabbed the shock lead. Newcastle still had to deal with more than just Barnes' goals. Lewis Hall's handball led to a West Brom penalty, which Price converted with 13 minutes left, and Jayson Molumby forced a late fine save from debutant Ewen Jaouen.
The performance was messy, but that is part of why Barnes' intervention stood out. Newcastle were not cruising, and the tie kept swinging their way and then back again until his second goal settled it.
Elsewhere in the Carabao Cup
The night also brought a first Everton hat-trick for Thierno Barry, who scored three times in a 4-0 win over Preston. Barry has scored in three of his last five league matches for Everton, and the hat-trick came with just one appearance in the season total.
Tottenham had their own bright note when Sávio was introduced in the 71st minute and scored his first goal for the club in the 82nd. Brennan Johnson also scored his first goal in 35 games on Spurs' cup night, which at least gives them a little lift before the round-three draw sends Liverpool to host Spurs.
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