Everton beats Newcastle 3-1 after Moyes drops Grealish
Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 in the Carabao Cup after Moyes benched Grealish for missing training.
Everton won 3-1 away at Newcastle to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-final and face Fleetwood Town. David Moyes made a bold call before kick-off, leaving out Grealish after he missed training on Monday without permission.
Despite pressure from Newcastle early on, Everton took control after James Garner's opening goal. Hayden Hackney added a second before Thierno Barry sealed it late.
Jordan Pickford made crucial saves. Newcastle scored a late consolation through Dan Burn but could not mount a comeback.
- Everton 3-1 Newcastle
- Final score
- 31
- Grealish's age
- Fleetwood Town
- Next opponent
- Garner, Hackney, Barry
- Goalscorers
Why it mattersMoyes sent a message that no player, regardless of status or pay, is above team discipline even in a major cup match.
