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Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Tottenham face Chelsea as Burton Albion take on Manchester City

Jack Sear
Wednesday 19 December 2018 17:43 GMT
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Tottenham will face London rivals Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, while holders Manchester City have been drawn against League One Burton.

Spurs overcame Arsenal in the north London derby on Wednesday, while five-time winners Chelsea defeated Bournemouth.

Pep Guardiola's City saw off Leicester in a penalty shoot-out on Tuesday, with Burton into the last four of the competition for the first time after winning at Middlesbrough.

Television presenter Piers Morgan, an Arsenal supporter, performed the semi-final draw alongside Peter Crouch wearing a Spurs shirt.

The forfeit came after Morgan lost a £1,000 charity bet to former Tottenham striker Crouch on the outcome of Wednesday's match at the Emirates.

The semi-final draw for the Carabao Cup:

Tottenham v Chelsea

Manchester City v Burton

The first legs will be played in the week commencing January 7 and the second legs in week beginning January 21.

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Preview

What time does it kick-off?

Arsenal vs Tottenham kicks off at 7.45pm

How can I watch on TV or live stream online?

The match will be shown on Sky Sports and can be streamed on the Sky Go app.

Half-time verdict

So far, so good for Spurs at the Emirates. Mauricio Pochettino's side lead their north London rivals after a 20th minute goal from Son Heung-min.

Paulo Gazzaniga has had a fairly impressive half for Spurs. He denied Henrikh Mkhiyaryan with a good save early on and it wasn't long until Spurs got their opener.

It was the Spurs goalkeeper who started the attack for Spurs with a quick clearance. The ball fell to Alli, who played an excellent pass through to Son and the forward finished excellently.

Moussa Sissoko had a huge chance to make it two but blazed over from just inside the box. Arsenal finished the half well but it's Spurs who lead. Arsenal 0-1 Spurs.

At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will be disappointed to not be ahead having missed a host of early chances.

Bournemouth have certainly grown into the match though and had some good opportunities of their own towards the end of the half. Chelsea 0-0 Bournemouth.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:42

Son enjoyed that goal

Here's Son just after he put Spurs in front at the Emirates.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:43

The second half begins at Chelsea

We're underway again at Stamford Bridge.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:47

A change for Arsenal

Laurent Koscielny is on for Henrikh Mkhitaryan at half-time.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:48

We're underway again at the Emirates

Arsenal look to have switched to a back three.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:49

47 minutes: Arsenal 0-1 Spurs

Sokratis, Koscielny and Xhaka have now formed a back three for Arsenal and it seems Aaron Ramsey has been given a more advanced role in midfield.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:50

49 minutes: Chelsea 0-0 Bournemouth

Barkley's shot is blocked by Cook and Boruc can gather.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:52

50 minutes: Arsenal 0-1 Spurs

Chance for Arsenal. Iwobi crosses the ball to Maitland-Niles, who's in a lot of space in the box. The England U21 international fails to control his shot and the danger is gone. Arsenal look a lot better in this half.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:55

55 minutes: Chelsea 0-0 Bournemouth

Good play again from Loftus-Cheek, who's looked dangerous all night. The England midfielder cuts inside, plays a one-two with Giroud and fires a shot just wide. Good effort.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:56

56 minutes: Chelsea 0-0 Bournemouth

Willian makes way for Pedro.

Jack Sear19 December 2018 20:57

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