EFL Cup Preview: Newcastle and Tottenham Favorites in Home Matches Against Championship Opponents
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Summary
Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur face separate EFL Cup second-round matches at home on August 27, 2024, with both Premier League clubs as clear favorites against their Championship opposition. Newcastle host West Brom at St James' Park (02:45 HKT, myTV Super 902), while Tottenham welcome Charlton Athletic to north London (02:45 HKT, myTV Super 901) in a London derby .
Key Points
- Newcastle manager Jaissle has injected "power, speed and passion" into the squad despite being newly appointed, with the team twice leading against Liverpool before a late penalty drew 2-2
- Tottenham suffered a humiliating 0-3 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League opener, putting manager De Zebri under pressure to deliver results this season
- Tottenham splashed heavily in the summer transfer market and will target domestic cup success, with De Zebri taking full managerial control for the entire campaign
- Newcastle finished as EFL Cup runners-up two seasons ago and reached the semi-finals last season, demonstrating their commitment to the competition
- Charlton come into the match on a three-game winning streak and defeated Cheltenham 3-1 in the previous round of the EFL Cup
- Tottenham are expected to rotate heavily with new signings Kevin Danso, Mateus Fernandes, and James Maddison potentially featuring alongside striker Solanke
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong viewers, these matches represent an early opportunity to assess how two ambitious Premier League clubs will approach the season without European distractions. Tottenham's heavy defeat at Brentford has raised questions about their title credentials, making their cup campaign response particularly significant for fans following English football through the broadcast .
For Hong Kong viewers, these matches represent an early opportunity to assess how two ambitious Premier League clubs will approach the season without European distractions. Tottenham's heavy defeat at Brentford has raised questions about their title credentials, making their cup campaign response particularly significant for fans following English football through the broadcast .