Carabao Cup

2024 - 12 - 17

Arteta, Cup Fever and a Dash of Drama: The Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals!

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As the Carabao Cup quarter-finals approach, Arsenal's Arteta is looking to shake off injuries and a bit of luck! Can they secure a trophy springboard this season?

As the much-anticipated Carabao Cup quarter-finals heat up, all eyes are on Arsenal's Mikel Arteta ahead of their clash against Crystal Palace. There's good news on the Declan Rice front with Arteta easing worries about further injury setbacks, but the Gunners will still miss left-backs Alex Zinchenko and Riccardo Pereira. With the festive football calendar in full swing, the stakes are high, and for Arsenal, a win could very well ignite their ambitions for silverware this season. Arteta believes lifting the Carabao Cup can be a pivotal moment that propels his team towards greater glory.

The beauty of the Carabao Cup is that it brings together a mix of premier league titans and underdogs, and this year’s quarter-finals feature eight thrilling teams including Liverpool, Newcastle, and Manchester United, all battling for a spot in the semi-finals. If history reveals anything, it’s that this tournament can serve as a launching pad. Remember the underdogs of yesteryear like Bristol City from 2018? They reached the semi-finals with sheer determination and resilience, and who’s to say another fairy tale won’t unfold this season?

Meanwhile, in a rather interesting twist of fate, Liverpool are crossing swords with Southampton, and both teams come in with their own bags of challenges, injuries, and game plans. With Andrew Robertson suspended and other defenders sidelined, Liverpool's new boss Arne Slot has his work cut out for him. His rotation strategy is turning heads; could players we’ve never thought to see lead Liverpool to glory? This sheer unpredictability adds spice to the otherwise well-mapped tournament landscape.

And as if the drama wasn’t enough, Skysports host Mark Chapman, alongside pundits Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen, will soon be flipping the script with the highly awaited semi-final draw. Will it serve up some blockbuster ties, or will we find ourselves scratching our heads in disbelief? The draw is expected this week, just as the knockout matches intensify. With the Cup fever in the air, this could be the perfect storm - with trophies, pride, and loads of unexpected twists!

Did you know that the Carabao Cup has been known to deliver shocks since its formation, often allowing lower league clubs to outshine their glitzy counterparts? It's one of those rare tournaments where the element of surprise reigns supreme! Additionally, Arsenal hasn't lifted the League Cup since 1993 - here's hoping they can change that narrative this year, if only for a cup of joyful relief on the red side of North London!

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Arteta on squad fitness and using the Carabao Cup to build ... (Arseblog News)

Mikel Arteta has allayed fears of another lay-off for Declan Rice but confirmed Arsenal will still be without left-backs Alex Zinchenko and Riccardo ...

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Carabao Cup quarter-finals: Why the remaining eight clubs will be ... (Sky Sports)

Eight teams remain in the 2024/25 Carabao Cup ahead of this weeks quarter-finals: Arsenal, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Man Utd, Newcastle, ...

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Carabao Cup semi-final draw details (EFL)

Sky Sports' Carabao Cup presenter Mark Chapman will host the draw alongside former Liverpool midfielder, Jamie Redknapp and former Manchester City forward, Izzy ...

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Arteta believes winning Carabao Cup can offer trophy springboard ... (The Guardian)

Mikel Arteta believes that lifting the Carabao Cup can be the springboard to Arsenal winning bigger trophies as they prepare to face Crystal Palace.

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When is Carabao Cup draw? Date, start time, TV channel and ball ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Sky Sports presenter Mark Chapman will host the draw, along with pundits Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen. How to watch Carabao Cup semi-final draw. TV ...

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Where are they now: Liverpool starting XI which faced Aston Villa in ... (The Empire of The Kop - a blog about Liverpool F.C.)

Liverpool fielded their youngest-ever starting XI in a 5-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals in December 2019.

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When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Date, live stream FREE ... (The Sun)

CARABAO CUP draws are often known for throwing up some blockbuster ties - and the semi-final encounters will be no different!Goals from Gabriel Jesus,

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Managerless Southampton face Carabao Cup struggle against ... (Metro)

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Manchester City - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain. Cody Gakpo can open the scoring and send Liverpool into the ...

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Arsenal FC vs Crystal Palace: Carabao Cup prediction, kick-off time ... (Evening Standard)

Now, they must dust themselves down as Mikel Arteta plots a return to Wembley. For all of Arsenal's progress under the Spaniard, the trophy return is relatively ...

Matchday Warm-up: Every Palace League Cup quarter-final opponent (Crystal Palace)

Crystal Palace make the trip across London to face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday night (18th December, 19:30 GMT) - so ahead of ...

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Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Crystal Palace - Carabao Cup quarter ... (Pain In The Arsenal)

Predicting how Arsenal could line up for their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.

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Carabao Cup semi-final draw details (Liverpool FC)

Details for the Carabao Cup semi-finals draw have been announced. Live on Sky Sports, the draw is scheduled to begin at 10.30pm GMT on Thursday.

How to watch & follow our Carabao Cup quarter-final LIVE (Crystal Palace)

Crystal Palace will be looking to take their excellent league form into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals against Arsenal on Wednesday, 18th December (KO: ...

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Ranking who needs a Carabao Cup win most: Tottenham's ... (CBSSports.com)

While some teams like Arsenal and Liverpool have their sites set bigger, others are chasing any trophy they can get.

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Carabao Cup quarter-finals: Why the remaining eight clubs will be ... (MKFM)

Ahead of a fascinating midweek of Carabao Cup quarter-final action, Sky Sports' writers compile the reasons why each of the remaining eight sides need a ...

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Arteta hails the importance of Carabao Cup win (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Mikel Arteta is not underestimating the importance of the Carabao Cup to Arsenal, saying silverware would give the Gunners new belief after a frustrating ...

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Preview: Arsenal v Crystal Palace | Pre-Match Report | News (Arsenal.com)

Get in the mood for Wednesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final with all the quotes, team news, tactics, facts and stats and more.

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace EFL Cup betting preview (Football.London)

It is an all-London affair in the EFL Cup as Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to Emirates Stadium in the Carabao Cup quarter-final as the tournament ...

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Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Carabao Cup (Sports Illustrated)

Arsenal battle Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals looking to go deep in the cup competition.

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When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw as Liverpool prepare for ... (Liverpool Echo)

Latest Liverpool news and gossip as the draw for the Carabao Cup semi-final takes place this week as the Reds face Southampton in the quarter-final.

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Southampton v Liverpool: Carabao Cup team news (Liverpool FC)

Injuries and suspension in defence will force Arne Slot to be creative with his backline for Liverpool's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Southampton on ...

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Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Southampton: Carabao Cup (Sports Illustrated)

The Reds will be without Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Konstantinos Tsimikas and Andy Robertson for their trip to St. Mary's Stadium.

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Two Liverpool players at risk of Carabao Cup semi-final suspension ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

With Arne Slot banned from the touchline at St Mary's and Andrew Robertson also ineligible following his red card at the weekend, there is further ...

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How to watch Southampton v Liverpool LIVE in Australia (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Premier League leader Liverpool will travel to the south coast to take on Southampton in a mouthwatering Carabao Cup quarter-final, LIVE on beIN SPORTS.

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Slot's Liverpool rotation comments could give Saints Carabao Cup ... (Daily Echo)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted "players nobody expected to see" will start his side's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Southampton on…

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Liverpool injuries: Every player out of Carabao Cup quarter-final ... (90min)

The duel at St Mary's serves as an opportunity for the Reds to move closer to a first piece of silverware under Arne Slot, with his predecessor Jurgen Klopp ...

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Southampton vs Liverpool - Carabao Cup quarter-final: TV channel ... (We Are Hooligans)

Here is the preview of Southampton vs Liverpool Carabao Cup game including team news, lineups, prediction and how to watch on TV channel and livestream.

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Frank: We have massive belief we can reach Carabao Cup semi-finals (Brentford FC)

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has said that, while Newcastle United are the favourites for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup quarter-final at St James' Park ...

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Carabao Cup quarter-final of 'huge importance', says Howe ... (Newcastle United)

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says Wednesday night's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford is of "huge importance" as he looks to guide the Magpies ...

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Howe's eyes on the Carabao Cup (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Eddie Howe says ending Newcastle United's near 70-year trophy drought is the main goal of his tenure, ahead of his side's Carabao Cup quarter-final against ...

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Southampton vs Liverpool FC: Carabao Cup prediction, kick-off time ... (Evening Standard)

This was the last trophy Jurgen Klopp lifted while in charge of the Reds and Arne Slot is just a few wins away from defending it. Liverpool will be strong ...

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When is the Carabao Cup draw? Arsenal and Tottenham target semi ... (Football.London)

The Carabao Cup semi-final draw is scheduled to take place this week - as Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur take part in their quarter-final ties.

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace live stream: How to watch today's ... (FourFourTwo)

How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace for free, online, on TV, and from anywhere, as the two London sides clash in the quarter final of the EFL Cup.

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How to watch every Carabao Cup quarter-final game (EFL)

Three games are live on Sky Sports tomorrow, with Southampton v Liverpool available on Sky Sports Main Event. On Thursday Manchester United travel to Tottenham ...

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Are the Carabao Cup semi-finals over two legs and is there extra ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

In the last eight this year are reigning champions Liverpool, who face Southampton, while Arsenal host Crystal Palace and Newcastle United - still without a ...

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Southampton V Liverpool The Carabao Cup Preview - Southampton ... (FansNetwork)

It's been a traumatic week around St Mary's, but for many Saints supporters it has seen change and that is what has been needed, so Southampton go into this ...

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When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Date, start time and TV ... (The Independent)

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 ...

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Arsenal FC vs Crystal Palace: Carabao Cup prediction, kick-off time ... (Evening Standard)

A London derby for a place in the semi-finals.

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When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Manchester United ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Manchester United are looking to rubber-stamp a spot in the Carabao Cup semi-final when they travel to Tottenham on Thursday night (8pm).

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When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Liverpool's trip to Southampton is one of four quarter-final ties and the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United or Tottenham could be possible last-four ...

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What channel is Arsenal v Crystal Palace Carabao Cup match on ... (Radio Times)

Check out how to watch Arsenal v Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

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Arsenal v Crystal Palace: Carabao Cup quarter-final – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Join Barry Glendenning for updates from the quarter-final tie at the Emirates Stadium.

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Odegaard on tonight's big opportunity | Carabao Cup | News (Arsenal.com)

Before every game at Emirates Stadium, Martin Odegaard lifts the lid on the mood in the camp via his captain's notes published in the matchday programme.

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE! Carabao Cup match stream, latest ... (Evening Standard)

Quarter-final clash is the first of two matches in three days between London clubs.

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