Carabao Cup draw in full as Arsenal, Newcastle and Spurs reach quarter-finals
Tottenham's 2-1 victory against Manchester City has earned them a spot in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Manchester United.
Spurs quickly established a 2-0 advantage against the top team in the Premier League, thanks to goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr. They managed to maintain their lead even with just 31 percent of the ball.
In the meantime, United kicked off their new manager's era on a high note against Leicester, finding the back of the net four times in a single half for the first time since 2022, ultimately winning the match 5-2.
Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim is likely to remain in his position for the upcoming quarter-finals. Meanwhile, this victory marked a strong start for Ruud van Nistelrooy's tenure, regardless of how brief it might turn out to be.
In another match, Newcastle avenged their earlier loss to Chelsea by securing a 2-0 victory at St James’ Park, following Chelsea's win against the Magpies at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Eddie Howe's team is looking to secure their second Carabao Cup final appearance in three years, following their defeat against Manchester United at Wembley in 2023.
At the same time, Crystal Palace's unexpected win against Aston Villa boosted Oliver Glasner's reputation as a master of cup competitions, even though Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton were both taken off due to injuries.
As a result of their victory, they will get to visit the Emirates and take on an Arsenal team that comfortably defeated Preston, largely thanks to a stunning goal from Ethan Nwaneri. At just 17 years old, he is quickly establishing himself as a standout player in this competition.
Complete Draw For Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals
The matches will occur during the week starting December 16th.
The last quarter-final match is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, and Wednesday, December 18. It will be held at St Mary’s, with Southampton facing off against Liverpool.
Russell Martin’s team capitalized on a favorable matchup against Stoke from the Championship, securing a confidence-boosting win with a late goal from James Bree.
Liverpool's 3-2 victory over Brighton doesn't truly reflect how much they controlled the game. Cody Gakpo scored twice, ensuring that the defending champions had an easy win while Arne Slot looks to secure his first trophy in England.
Winning in the quarter-finals will secure these teams a spot in the two-legged semi-finals, which will be held in early January and February, leading up to the final match at Wembley on March 16, 2025.