Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City each away earned victories in their Premier League Cup openers on Friday.
Charman spot-on for Magpies
Last season's runners-up Newcastle started their 2019/20 campaign with a 1-0 win at Hull City in Group C. Luke Charman secured the points with an 83rd-minute penalty after Jamie Sterry was fouled by Matty Jacob.
See: Hull report
Willock double puts Baggies top
But top of Group C are West Brom, who beat Scunthorpe United 2-0 thanks to a Chris Willock brace. The 21-year-old, who came through the Arsenal Academy, opened the scoring after 30 minutes with a close-range effort and sealed the win with a curled shot 20 minutes from time.
See: Scunthorpe report | West Brom report
Jones-Thomas hits Swansea winner
Goals from Cameron Berry and Mason Jones-Thomas helped Swansea defeat Charlton Athletic 2-1 in Group A. Jones-Thomas struck from close range in the 69th minute to secure the victory for the 2016/17 winners after Josh Davison had equalised for the Addicks.
See: Charlton report | Swansea report
Resilient Birmingham hold Leeds
Ten-man Birmingham City held on for a goalless draw at Leeds United in Group H. Jonathan Grounds was sent off on 38 minutes for fouling Mateusz Bogusz when clear through on goal but the hosts could not break down a resilient Blues side.
See: Leeds report
