EPL teams advance in League Cup, City face Chelsea in third round

Newcastle United's Callum Wilson celebrates with his teammates after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. [AP]

Newcastle, Leeds and Brighton carried their strong Premier League form into the English League Cup on Wednesday by beating lower-league opposition in the second round despite fielding lineups containing fringe players.

The draw for the third round was also made and it features seven all-Premier League matchups - including Manchester City hosting Chelsea.