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Carabao Cup quarter-final draw in full: Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and more learn next opponents

There will be four all-Premier League ties when the quarter-finals are played in December

Michael Jones,Harry Latham-Coyle
Thursday 31 October 2024 17:34 GMT
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Carabao Cup first round recap

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Tottenham will play Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Spurs beat Premier League champions Manchester City 2-1 to reach the last eight and their reward was another home against opponents from Manchester.

United’s first game following the sacking of Erik ten Hag on Monday saw a 5-2 win over Leicester, with Ruud van Nistelrooy in interim charge. Spurs, who have not won a trophy since lifting the League Cup in 2008, beat United 3-0 in the Premier League at Old Trafford at the end of September.

Holders Liverpool will return to the south coast after beating Brighton 3-2 on Wednesday. The 10-time winners will visit Southampton, while Newcastle’s reward for overcoming Chelsea was a home tie against Brentford.

Arsenal will entertain Crystal Palace - surprise fourth-round winners at Aston Villa - in an all-London tie. The quarter-final matches will be played in the week beginning Monday, December 15.

Find out the reaction to the full Carabao Cup quarter-final round draw below:

Southampton leave it late to sneak past Stoke in Carabao Cup

James Bree struck a late winner as Premier League strugglers Southampton survived a major scare by scraping into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Championship side Stoke.

Goals from Potters pair Ashley Phillips and Tom Cannon threatened to force a penalty shoot-out after Saints blew a two-goal lead following Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ header and Adam Armstrong’s spot-kick.

Defender Bree prevented a new low in a miserable season so far for the top-flight’s bottom club by rifling home from range in the 88th minute at a sparsely-populated St Mary’s.

Southampton leave it late to sneak past Stoke in Carabao Cup

Southampton 3-2 Stoke: Defender James Bree struck with two minutes remaining to send the Premier League side through

Mike Jones30 October 2024 21:30

Frank on Man Utd links

Before Manchester United went all in on targerting Ruben Amorim, Brentford manager Thomas Frank had been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

It never materialised and the Bees boss says he is perfectly happy where he is.

“I think it’s nice for the ego, that someone recognises I’m part of something, but I’m not focusing too much on it,” he said, drawing a line under that particular saga.

“I have a big responsibility to this club and I love it here, and we are one step closer to some more incredible matches.”

(John Walton/PA Wire)
Mike Jones30 October 2024 21:22

Thomas Frank on Brentford’s win over Sheffield Wednesday

The Bees boss praised his team’s efforts in the penalty shootout rued the chances they missed during the match itself. Thomas Frank said: “We should have been up 2-0. But this time we had five good penalties and one good save.

“The only complaint is that we didn’t score a second goal in the first half. Second half, goal for them, suddenly it’s ‘what’s happening’?

“You know their players will come on and we know they will run through a brick wall. They worked incredibly hard, well organised.”

Mike Jones30 October 2024 21:15

Carabao Cup draw: Latest scores

Brighton 0-2 Liverpool

Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace

Manchester United 4-2 Leicester

Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea

Preston 0-3 Arsenal

Tottenham 2-1 Manchester City (HT)

(REUTERS)
Man Utd’s victory brought some much-needed joy to the watching fans at Old Trafford
Man Utd’s victory brought some much-needed joy to the watching fans at Old Trafford (Getty Images)
(Getty Images)
Jamie Braidwood30 October 2024 21:06

Brentford through on penalties against Sheffield Wednesday

Mark Flekken was Brentford’s hero as the Premier League side needed penalties to see off stubborn Sheffield Wednesday and reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

The Bees looked to be cruising into the last eight after taking the lead through Kevin Schade and bossing a one-sided first half.

But Championship Wednesday levelled shortly before the hour with their first effort on target through Djeidi Gassama’s spectacular strike.

Brentford through on penalties against Sheffield Wednesday

Brentford 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (5-4 on penalties): Mark Flekken saved the Owls’ final effort from Liam Palmer.

Mike Jones30 October 2024 21:00

When will the Carabao Cup quarter-finals be played?

The Carabao Cup quarter-finals will be played in the week commencing Monday 16 December.

Mike Jones30 October 2024 20:52

Carabao Cup draw ball numbers

1. Brentford

2. Southampton

3. Aston Villa or Crystal Palace

4. Brighton and Hove Albion or Liverpool

5. Manchester United or Leicester City

6. Newcastle United or Chelsea

7. Preston North End or Arsenal

8. Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester City

Mike Jones30 October 2024 20:45

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and News. Subscribers can stream via Sky Go.

If you want to stream major sporting events while you are travelling or watching from abroad you’ll need a VPN. Get the best VPN deals in the UK. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.

Mike Jones30 October 2024 20:37

When is the quarter-final draw?

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place tonight, Wednesday, 30 October after Tottenham’s fourth-round tie against Manchester City – which kicks off at 8.15pm GMT.

The draw itself should start at about 10.30pm.

Mike Jones30 October 2024 20:30

Good evening!

Welcome to The Independent’s live blog of tonight’s Carabao Cup quarter-final draw. We’re heading into the business end of the competition now with predominantly Premier League sides remaining in the tournament.

Only Preston North End remain from clubs outside the top-flight and they face Arsenal in this evening’s last-16 clash. Defending champions Liverpool hope to progress when they take on Brighton while Manchester United begin their next era following the sacking of Erik ten Hag.

There’s plenty to look forward to tonight and we’ll bring you all the live updates from the draw itself so stick with us.

Mike Jones30 October 2024 14:32

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