As Premier League Leeds and Sunderland lost on penalties to lower league opponents, Newcastle target Jorgen Strand Larsen scored the winning goal in a 3-2 League Cup win over West Ham on Tuesday.
The Magpies’ £50 million ($67 million) bid for Larsen, who might prove to be Alexander Isak’s replacement, has been reportedly rejected by Wolves.
Vitor Pereira made eight changes after losing both of his team’s opening two Premier League games, but the Norwegian was only introduced 17 minutes into the match.
In three minutes, Larsen put pressure on West Ham manager Graham Potter by scoring two blistering goals to end the game at Molineux.
Rodrigo Gomes put Wolves ahead, but Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta had taken the lead.
However, West Ham are still without a win this season after conceding eight goals in their opening two Premier League games.
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After returning to the Premier League, Leeds have spent nearly $100 million on signing new players, while Sheffield Wednesday supporters are concerned about their ability to survive because their players and staff are frequently paid late.
In a protest against club owner Dejphon Chansiri, the club’s Supporters’ Trust advised the home fans against attending.
However, Wednesday had a chance to celebrate at Hillsborough because Leeds were unable to convert any of their penalties after drawing 1-1.
Following a 1-1 draw, League One Huddersfield also embarrassed Sunderland.
With goals from Fabio Carvalho and Igor Thiago, Brentford defeated Bournemouth to claim the other all-Premier League match of the night by defeating them 2-0.
Oliver Sonne’s stoppage-time winner was necessary for Burnley to defeat second-tier Derby 2-1.
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