Wembley Stadium and the first major trophy of the 2024/25 season is a little closer as the Carabao Cup moves beyond the fourth round stage and into the quarter-finals.
Eight draws have taken place this week, with Tottenham Hotspur win more than eight times winners and reigning Premier League champions Manchester City the captivating news. Ange Postecoglou’s record of always winning a trophy in his second season can still live
Spurs were the first team withdrawn and will now host Manchester United, who enjoyed an emphatic 5-2 win over Leicester City in his first game since Erik ten Hag was fired.
arsenal made light work of Preston North End in the fourth round and were rewarded with the north-south London derby against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.
After beating Chelsea, Newcastle United will now face Brentford, while Liverpool will return to the team south coast for the second round in a row against Southampton.
The four Carabao Cup quarter-final matches will be scheduled for the week commencing December 16.