Injury-plagued Michael Owen celebrated his first start of the season with a goal as Newcastle beat Barnsley 2-0 to reach the English League Cup third round on Wednesday.
The England international striker scored 12 minutes after the interval to grab his first goal in 20 months.
Obafemi Martins wrapped up the victory three minutes from time.
Rolando Bianchi struck 10 minutes from time to give Manchester City a 2-1 win over Bristol City after Bradley Orr had levelled Emile Mpenza's first-half opener.
Middlesbrough had to wait until the second half before they subdued League One Northampton 2-0 at the Riverside.
Fabio Rochemback opened the scoring with a 53rd-minute free-kick before Dong Gook Lee grabbed his first goal for the club in the 66th minute.
