Harvey Barnes shines for Newcastle against West Brom in EFL Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes scored twice after coming off the bench, leading his team to a 3-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Cup. Barnes acknowledged that his loan spell at West Brom in 2018-19 helped shape his career, noting he had some of his best moments there. The win ended the chance for Albion's manager James Morrison to achieve a rare feat of four consecutive victories to start the season. Newcastle progresses to the third round of the cup, while West Brom looks to maintain momentum in the Championship against Middlesbrough on Saturday.
- •Barnes scored twice, bringing his career total to 97 goals.
- •Newcastle advances to the third round of the Carabao Cup.
- •West Brom aims to maintain their 100% Championship start against Middlesbrough.
- •Morrison expresses confidence in his team's ability to compete.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Baggies old boy Barnes had 'best moments' at Albion
"Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes says he had some of his career-best moments on loan at West Brom despite knocking them out of the EFL Cup.
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