League Cup: United beat Newcastle, holders Liverpool advance
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Manchester United's Javier Hernandez, (right), watches his header go wide of the goal during their English League Cup third round match against Newcastle United at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Wednesday, Sept 26, 2012. -- PHOTO: AP
LONDON (AFP) - Manchester United moved into the League Cup fourth round with a 2-1 win over Newcastle, while holders Liverpool fought back to seal a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday.
United, looking to win the League Cup for the fifth time, made a host of changes from the side that won at Liverpool on Sunday.
However, they still fielded a strong side including Wayne Rooney, back from a month out with a thigh injury, and Darren Fletcher, who was starting for the first time in 10 months after recovering from a bowel condition.
United's Anderson broke the deadlock in the 44th minute when the Brazilian midfielder drove his shot past Rob Elliot.
