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FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED FROM UNITED'S CUP WIN

- By SEAN MCCORMICK

Nick Woltemade celebrates scoring United's second

NEWCASTLE United booked their place in a fourth successive Carabao Cup quarterfinal with an impressive 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Fabian Schar opened the scoring with a fine header in the first half, prompting a furious response from Spurs boss Thomas Frank on the touchline with Djed Spence out of position after tying his shoe lace.

Both teams created plenty of chances after that but it was Newcastle who found the second goal, with Nick Woltemade bagging his sixth goal for the club with a firm header from Joe Willock's cross.

It means Newcastle can begin to dream of another Wembley final ahead of a home tie against Fulham in the last eight.

Here are five things we learned from Wednesday night's game.