Newcastle United will face Arsenal while Liverpool take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Newcastle have high hopes of ending their 69-year wait for a major domestic trophy and the Magpies will face Mikel Arteta’s side for a place at Wembley, while Tottenham’s reward for a chaotic 4-3 win over Manchester United will be a tie against holders Liverpool - who they face in the Premier League on Sunday.
Newcastle defeated Brentford 3-1 on Wednesday night while Gabriel Jesus scored a hat-trick to help Arsenal to a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace. Premier League leaders Liverpool continued their Carabao Cup defence by beating Southampton 2-1.
The semi-final ties take place over two legs –with the first leg in early January and the second leg in early February. The first silverware of the season is contested as the final takes place at Wembley on Sunday 16 March.
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- Carabao Cup semi-final draw sees Arsenal face Newcastle and Tottenham play Liverpool in two-legged ties
- Semi-final first legs to be played week beginning 6 January
- Second legs to be played week beginning 3 February
- Tottenham beat Manchester United in madcap quarter-final on Thursday evening
Carabao Cup semi-final draw
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:44 , Luke BakerSo, here’s the full draw (all two games of it...), with the teams listed first having the home leg first. Remember, the semi-finals will be played over two legs across the week commencing 6 January and the week commencing 3 February. The winners will battle it out at Wembley Stadium in the final on 16 March.
Arsenal v Newcastle
Tottenham v Liverpool
‘Not a mistake’: Ruben Amorim explains Marcus Rashford omission after Man Utd exit
00:38 , Jamie BraidwoodRuben Amorim insisted it was not a mistake to leave Marcus Rashford out of the Manchester United squad for Thursday’s 4-3 defeat at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Rashford declared on Tuesday he was “ready for a new challenge” after United boss Amorim decided to omit the 27-year-old academy product from the team for the 2-1 derby win at Manchester City on Sunday.
While Rashford’s current deal at the club runs until 2028 and Amorim insisted he wanted the “big talent” to stay on Wednesday, the England international was left at home for this cup tie in the capital to spark more speculation over his future.
‘Not a mistake’: Ruben Amorim explains Marcus Rashford omission after Man Utd exit
Carabao Cup semi-final draw
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:51 , Luke BakerThat draw means the possibility of a north London derby in the Carabao Cup final is still alive. What an occasion that would be at Wembley...
A lot of work to do for both Arsenal and Spurs to get past their semi-final opponents though.
Carabao Cup semi-final draw
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:43 , Luke BakerWhich means that the other tie is Tottenham against Liverpool.
The two north London sides will be at home in the first legs.
Carabao Cup semi-final draw
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:42 , Luke BakerFirst up it’s Arsenal and they’ll face Newcastle in the semi-finals. Tasty
Carabao Cup semi-final draw
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:41 , Luke BakerOk, here we go - ready to rock and roll with Jamies Carragher and Redknapp doing the draw.
Self-inflicted drama reveals a Tottenham truth amid Manchester United chaos
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:35 , Luke BakerAs Son Heung-min wheeled away and the Tottenham fans on the South Stand bounced their way into the Carabao Cup semi-finals, it was fitting of this bonkers, breathless tie that the winning goal against Manchester United would come straight from a corner kick. A huge night for Ange Postecoglou, as Spurs moved a step closer to lifting their first trophy since 2008, came with palpable relief as Son’s corner made sure they rescued themselves from extraordinary embarrassment. Ruben Amorim’s side could not find another comeback.
Above all, though, this was a bad night for back-up goalkeepers. Altay Bayindir flapped as Son’s cross sailed over his head, the second goal he had been at fault for. He did not cover himself in glory on his first appearance under Amorim, and may still be appealing to referee John Brookes. Meanwhile, Fraser Forster’s efforts with the ball at his feet ensured another two goals of the seven at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium came down to goalkeeping mistakes. Lisandro Martinez contributed a couple more errors, with woeful defending.
Read Jamie Braidwood’s full report from a madcap quarter-final in north London:
Self-inflicted drama reveals a Tottenham truth amid Manchester United chaos
Carabao Cup semi-final draw ball numbers
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:28 , Luke BakerNot long now until the draw for the semi-finals afer Spurs’s breathless win over Manchester United. A reminder of the all-important ball numbers:
- Arsenal
- Liverpool
- Newcastle United
- Tottenham Hotspur
Carabao Cup semi-finals
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:20 , Luke BakerYears since winning a major trophy
Liverpool: 0 - 2024 Carabao Cup
Arsenal: 4 - 2020 FA Cup
Tottenham: 16 - 2008 League Cup
Newcastle: 69 - 1955 FA Cup
When will the Carabao Cup semi-finals be played?
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:15 , Jamie BraidwoodThe Carabao Cup semi-finals will be played over two legs across the week commencing 6 January and the week commencing 3 February. The winners will battle it out at Wembley Stadium in the final on 16 March.
Carabao Cup quarter-final results
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:10 , Luke BakerSouthampton 1-2 Liverpool
Newcastle 3-1 Brentford
Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace
Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United
Carabao Cup semi-final draw ball numbers
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:05 , Luke Baker- Arsenal
- Liverpool
- Newcastle United
- Tottenham Hotspur
Is the Carabao Cup draw on TV?
Thursday 19 December 2024 22:00 , Jamie BraidwoodIs the draw on TV?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Subscribers can also stream it via Sky Go or NOW TV.
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Eddie Howe hoping for another Carabao Cup run
Thursday 19 December 2024 21:55 , Jamie BraidwoodThis is the second time Newcastle have earned a spot in the final four of the Carabao Cup under Howe after they reached the 2022-23 final, but lost to Manchester United.
The two-legged semi-final ties are set to be played in January and February next year and the Newcastle boss believes the cup can be something for the team to “look forward to” in the midst of their league campaign.
Howe said: “I think it’s a really good thing for us currently, because it’s on the horizon.
“It keeps a positive feel as something to look forward to, while knowing we need to do work in the Premier League to get our position where we want it to be.
“I think when you look at us play at our best, there’s no reason why we can’t improve our position and be really competitive in the semi-final.”
‘I had pressure on my shoulders’: Gabriel Jesus on hat-trick
Thursday 19 December 2024 21:35 , Jamie BraidwoodGabriel Jesus admitted he was under pressure to deliver for Arsenal prior to his goal blitz which sealed his side’s progression to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Heading into Wednesday’s last-eight fixture with Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, Jesus had scored just once this season - in the previous round against Preston - and only twice in 2024.
But Jesus rolled back the years to score a 27-minute second-half treble as Arsenal staged a fightback to see off Palace and book their place in the final four.
It marked the first time Jesus has managed to score more than one goal in a game in 20 months, and it was also his maiden hat-trick in an Arsenal shirt following his move from Manchester City in the summer of 2022.
Manager Mikel Arteta claimed afterwards that Jesus is now “back to his best” and hopes it is a turning point in his career - a week after the Brazilian spurned a number of good chances in Arsenal’s Champions League win against Monaco.
I had pressure on my shoulders to score – Gabriel Jesus knew he needed goals
Federico Chiesa needs time to get back to his best, says Arne Slot
Thursday 19 December 2024 21:15 , Jamie BraidwoodLiverpool boss Arne Slot admits it will likely take time for summer signing Federico Chiesa to hit top form following his long-awaited return from injury.
Italy forward Chiesa played the second half of Wednesday evening’s 2-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final win at Southampton, having been sidelined for almost three months.
The 27-year-old has been restricted to just four appearances since moving to Anfield from Juventus in a deal which could eventually be worth £12.5million.
Slot felt there were encouraging signs from Chiesa at St Mary’s as he challenged the player to provide competition for Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota.
Federico Chiesa needs time to get back to his best – Liverpool boss Arne Slot
Eddie Howe praises Sandro Tonali impact
Thursday 19 December 2024 20:55 , Jamie BraidwoodEddie Howe hailed “two great finishes” from Sandro Tonali as Newcastle reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Reflecting on the win over Brentford, Howe said: “I think it’s a good performance, tough game. I think the goals were hugely important. Sandro’s first one is an unbelievable strike and the second one is very difficult to do what he did in that moment.
“Two great finishes from him and I think those early goals really helped us, could’ve been more in the second half but we’re delighted to get through.
“I think it’s brilliant to see from my perspective. He’s a big signing and you want your big signings to do well and settle quickly,” Howe added.
“He’s been here a while, but has had very little football. Nights like tonight will build connections with him and the supporters even stronger, I’m just really pleased for him on a personal level.”
Arsenal delighted as Gabriel Jesus ‘back at his best'
Thursday 19 December 2024 20:35 , Jamie BraidwoodMikel Arteta said Gabriel Jesus is “back at his best” after the Brazilian’s brilliant second-half hat-trick fired Arsenal into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Jesus headed into the last-eight fixture with only two goals this year, prompting Arteta to insist he would not be sold when the transfer window opens next month.
And Jesus repaid his manager’s faith with three goals that could breathe new life into not only his stuttering career, but Arsenal’s campaign too.
“I’m so pleased for him,” said Arteta. “It’s been a long period without goals and today, to score three goals, the three types of goals that he scored - and the many actions he was involved in - he looked very sharp.
“It’s a great thing for him and the team that we can rely on a player of such quality. Gabi at that level is a big asset for us. It is a big message for the team that we have Gabi back at his best. It’s now about consistency.
“This moment of spark will bring so much confidence to him. Now we need to take it and give him more games and chances. When a player is in that moment, it’s important for them to continue.”
Arne Slot rotates as Liverpool reach semi-finals
Thursday 19 December 2024 20:15 , Jamie BraidwoodArne Slot was happy with Liverpool’s progress to the semi-finals and the Dutchman said squad rotation, which included a full debut for 17-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni, was key during a busy period of the season.
“It would be normal if I play all the regular starters that we have a better team than we had tonight, otherwise I make every week the wrong decision,” said Slot.
“But we also trust these players because we know how much quality they have, so that’s the first reason to play these players, that we have a lot of confidence in them.
“Second of all, it’s not about a result on Sunday (away to Tottenham), it’s more for the long-term fitness of the players that we make the decision that the ones that played so many minutes to give them a bit of rest during this week because the schedule is going to be intense again in the upcoming weeks.”
Newcastle inch closer to ending seven-decade trophy drought
Thursday 19 December 2024 19:55 , Rebecca JohnsonSandro Tonali’s double helped Newcastle secure their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win over Brentford.
Tonali put the Magpies ahead with a brilliant first-time strike and the Italy midfielder bagged his brace just before half-time from Anthony Gordon’s corner.
Fabian Schar extended the lead after the break with a tidy tap-in before Yoane Wissa earned a consolation for the Bees in added time.
Victory sends Newcastle one step closer to ending their 69-year wait for a major domestic trophy.
Newcastle inch closer to ending seven-decade trophy drought as Tonali downs Brentford
Gabriel Jesus offers timely solution to Arsenal’s goalscoring woes in Carabao Cup triumph
Thursday 19 December 2024 19:35 , Philip DuncanGabriel Jesus scored a second-half hat-trick as Arsenal staged an impressive fightback to book their place in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace.
The home side were staring at an underwhelming exit from the competition at half-time after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s opener for Palace inside just four minutes.
But Jesus, who had scored just once this season heading into Wednesday’s fixture, fired a treble in the second period with substitutes Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka both central to his haul.
Gabriel Jesus offers timely solution to Arsenal’s goalscoring woes in Carabao Cup win
Harvey Elliott returns to shine brightest as Liverpool sneak through Carabao Cup test
Thursday 19 December 2024 19:15 , Kieran JacksonAfter a full and imposing pre-season under his belt, Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott had lofty ambitions this season. Could he crack a regular starting spot? The diminutive left-footed playmaker, signed amid so much promise from Fulham five years ago, certainly would not have anticipated his first start of the season coming in mid-December. But on a torrential night on the south coast, Elliott shone brightest as the Carabao Cup holders, ultimately, sneaked through at Southampton on Wednesday night.
Harvey Elliott shines brightest as Liverpool sneak through Carabao Cup test
When will the Carabao Cup semi-finals be played?
Thursday 19 December 2024 19:05 , Jamie BraidwoodThe Carabao Cup semi-finals will be played over two legs across the week commencing 6 January and the week commencing 3 February. The winners will battle it out at Wembley Stadium in the final on 16 March.
Carabao Cup quarter-final results
Thursday 19 December 2024 19:02 , Jamie BraidwoodSouthampton 1-2 Liverpool
Newcastle 3-1 Brentford
Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace
Tottenham vs Manchester United
Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Ball numbers
Thursday 19 December 2024 19:01 , Jamie Braidwood- Arsenal
- Liverpool
- Newcastle United
- Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester United
What time is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
Thursday 19 December 2024 19:00 , Jamie BraidwoodSo far Arsenal have beaten Crystal Palace, Newcastle United saw off Brentford, and Southampton, without a permanent manager after Russell Martin’s dismissal, were knocked out by Liverpool in a packed Wednesday night of football.
The final quarter-final sees Tottenham battle a Manchester United side bouncing off a thrilling derby win over Manchester City on Thursday night.
Sky Sports’ Carabao Cup presenter Mark Chapman hosts the draw following coverage of the final last eight tie with former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp and former Manchester City forward Izzy Christiansen assisting with the draw.
The draw itself should take place at around 10:30pm GMT.
