Chelsea’s 3–1 victory at Cardiff City in the quarter-finals snuffed out the last whisper of a Carabao Cup fairytale, and now we’re left with three of the so-called “Big Six,” as well as the competition’s holders.
Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by beating Liverpool 2–1 in last season’s final, and back-to-back victories over Premier League opposition mean they’re still in with a shout of retaining their crown.
