The Guardian · October 29, 2026

Everton ease past Newcastle to set up Fleetwood trip after Grealish is dropped

The biggest night in Everton’s season started with a big call from David Moyes and demanded a big performance from his players. With the exception of Jack Grealish, they did not let him down. A quarter-final at Fleetwood Town is their prize after a clinical, committed display shattered Newcastle’s hopes of lifting the Carabao Cup for a second time in three seasons.Newcastle dominated spells of…