The Carabao Cup semi-final draw has set the stage for two exciting all-Premier League ties, with Tottenham Hotspur drawn to face Liverpool and Arsenal set to meet Newcastle United in the race for a coveted spot at Wembley.
Tottenham’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the quarter-finals on Thursday night ensured their place in the semi-finals, and they now prepare for a showdown with Liverpool. The first leg of the tie will take place at Spurs’ home ground in the second week of January, followed by the return fixture at Anfield in early February. Liverpool, the holders of the competition, secured their place with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Southampton, despite a late scare at St Mary’s. Jurgen Klopp’s side will be aiming for a fifth trip to Wembley in the past three seasons, having established themselves as one of the competition’s most consistent teams in recent years.
On the other side of the draw, Arsenal will host Newcastle for the first leg of their semi-final clash. The Gunners earned their place in the last four with a dramatic 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, thanks to a brilliant hat-trick from Gabriel Jesus. Mikel Arteta’s side, currently battling for the top positions in the Premier League, will now turn their attention to securing a Carabao Cup final berth. Their opponents, Newcastle, have shown impressive form in the competition, overcoming Brentford 3-1 in the quarter-finals. The standout performance came from midfielder Sandro Tonali, who scored a brace to lead the Magpies to victory.
The Gunners and Magpies have already met in the Premier League this season, with Newcastle securing a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park back in early November, courtesy of an early goal from Alexander Isak. The two teams are likely to be well-acquainted with each other by the time they meet in the semi-finals, which promises to be a highly competitive encounter.
For Tottenham and Liverpool, the Carabao Cup semi-final clash will mark the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the first Premier League encounter between them set to take place this Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London. Given the high stakes of both fixtures, fans can expect an electric atmosphere as the two sides battle it out for a place in the final.
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The semi-final ties will be played over two legs, with the first leg set to take place in January and the second leg in February. The winners of both ties will progress to the final at Wembley, where they will have the chance to lift the prestigious Carabao Cup.
With the draw set, the stage is now set for what promises to be an enthralling few weeks of football. Tottenham and Liverpool will face off in a mouth-watering clash, while Arsenal and Newcastle will aim to book their places in the final after a dramatic run to the semi-finals.
Carabao cup semi-final draw:
- Arsenal vs Newcastle
- Tottenham vs Liverpool
The road to Wembley begins in January, and all four teams will be eager to secure a place in the final as they chase glory in one of English football’s most prestigious domestic cup competitions.
