The English Football League has released the draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals, confirming Manchester City will face holders Newcastle United.
At the same time, Chelsea will await the outcome of the Arsenal-Crystal Palace quarter-final.
The draw, announced late Wednesday night on the EFL website, followed Manchester City’s 2–0 victory over Brentford and Newcastle’s stoppage-time win over Fulham, which sealed their places in the last four of the competition.
Chelsea earlier on Tuesday faced club legend, Frank Lampard’s side Cardiff City winning it late 3-1 away from home with a brace from Garnacho and Neto.
A late Wednesday night release on the EFL website titled, “Carabao Cup Semi-Final draw revealed,” has confirmed the semi-final fixtures of the competition.
According to the release, holders Newcastle United will face Manchester City, while Chelsea will play the winners of the quarter-final tie between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, scheduled for Tuesday, December 23.
Manchester City booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Brentford on Wednesday, setting up a meeting with Newcastle, who progressed after defeating Fulham through a stoppage-time header by Lewis Miley.
“Chelsea will learn their semi-final opponents following the Arsenal versus Crystal Palace encounter at the Emirates Stadium.
“The EFL said the first legs of the semi-final ties will be played in the week commencing January 12, 2026, while the second legs are scheduled for the week commencing February 2, 2026,” it read.
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