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EFL Cup | Second Round
Aug 27, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
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Fit-again Jack Wilshere sets sights on trophy with West Ham
The England international scored his first goal for 19 months in the Carabao Cup win at Newport.Aug 28, 21:38
Manuel Pellegrini hails Jack Wilshere following win over Newport
The England midfielder has not completed 90 minutes for over a year.Aug 27, 22:36
The Match
Match Report
The England international's last goal came for former club Arsenal in January 2018.
Build-up
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Nick Townsend set to make cup return for Newport
The goalkeeper was the penalty shoot-out hero in the previous round at Gillingham.Aug 26, 14:30
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Ajeti set for West Ham bow at Newport
The £8million forward arrived from Basel this summer.Aug 26, 13:48
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Newport boss Flynn to pick Bony brains for Pellegrini insight
The Ivory Coast striker has been training with the League Two club following his summer departure from Swansea.Aug 26, 13:16
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