Newcastle Draw Man City in Carabao Cup Semis as Chelsea Await Opponents
Holders Newcastle United will face Manchester City, while Chelsea will play either Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Holders Newcastle United will face Manchester City, while Chelsea will play either Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Magic has been in the air this year, giving us fairytale stories across football’s landscape. League champions around the world have largely followed the script, but knockout competitions have spat out a list of unexpected winners. From underdogs few would consider to sleeping giants awakening, here is a list of the shock champions with the length of their trophy drought in brackets, writes Mark Lemke.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was proud of his side and felt that they played "magnificent" in the Carabao Cup final.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists that his side were not "outplayed" by Newcastle United following their defeat in the Carabao Cup final.
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes admits that winning the Carabao Cup is "one of the best days of his life".
Manchester City booked their place in the Carabao Cup last 16 following a 2-1 victory over Watford at the Etihad Stadium.
Christopher Nkunku netted a hat-trick as Chelsea cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round following their commanding 5-0 victory over League Two outfit Barrow at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United reached the Carabao Cup fourth round after their 7-0 hammering of Barnsley at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.
Chelsea secured their passage into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after they defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening.
Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score a stunning goal to help Liverpool secure a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.