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Arguably the standout fixture in the EFL Cup fourth round takes place at St James’ Park on Wednesday night, as Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur as the holders welcome Thomas Frank's side who have been solidly consistent this season.

The Magpies come into this tie on the back of a 2-1 Premier League win over Fulham, while Spurs impressed with a 3-0 victory against Everton in their most recent outing. Newcastle have found form in recent weeks, winning four of their last five matches across all competitions, a run that has seen them climb to 12th in the Premier League with 12 points from nine games. Defensively, Eddie Howe’s side have been solid, conceding just eight goals in those nine matches, though they have struggled for goals themselves, finding the net only nine times.

In the previous round of the EFL Cup, Newcastle eased past Bradford City with a 4-1 win, and they...