Both teams were in
EFL Cup action during the week and, whereas the Hammers came through unscathed with a competent performance against League Two Cheltenham, Newcastle were dumped out, after extra time, at home to Championship Nottingham Forest; albeit with a definite second string line - up.
Not exact matches
The
EFL Cup final on Sunday between Manchester United and Southampton means four teams aren't in
action this weekend — Manchester City and Arsenal are the other sides.
Furthermore, after the Spaniard suffered an injury, Gibbs produced an excellent performance against Reading in the
EFL Cup prior to catching the eye against Sunderland, making ten defensive
actions.
Lamela last featured for Spurs in the 2 - 1
EFL Cup defeat at Anfield, and it has been a hip injury that has kept him out of
action for a couple of months now.
However, speaking ahead of Wednesday's
EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest, he confirmed no further
action would be taken.
BARNSLEY, ENGLAND — AUGUST 09: James Bree of Barnsley in
action duriing during the
EFL Cup match between Barnsley and Northampton Town at Oakwell Stadium on August 9, 2016 in Barnsley, England.
The first half of this week's
EFL Cup third round ties took place tonight, with six Premier League sides in
action.
Liverpool will be hoping to bounce back from their disappointing defeat against Southampton in the
EFL Cup semi-final when they return to FA
Cup action on Saturday.