The Carabao Cup semi-final draw takes place with the last four sides waiting to discover their route to Wembley and the March final.
Newcastle United have high hopes of ending their 69-year wait for a major domestic trophy and the Magpies are joined in the draw by holders Liverpool and Arsenal. Tottenham and Manchester United play tonight for the last remaning semi-final place.
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.
Follow the Carabao Cup draw with our live blog below:
Carabao Cup semi-final draw LIVE
-
Carabao Cup semi-final draw expected at around 10:30pm
-
Draw starts after conclusion of Tottenham v Manchester United
-
Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle already through to semi-finals
-
Semi-final first legs to be played week beginning 6 January
-
Second legs to be played week beginning 3 February
Harvey Elliott returns to shine brightest as Liverpool sneak through Carabao Cup test
19:15 , Kieran Jackson
After 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?
19:05 , Jamie Braidwood
The 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
19:02 , Jamie Braidwood
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool
Newcastle 3-1 Brentford
Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace
Tottenham vs Manchester United
Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Ball numbers
19:01 , Jamie Braidwood
-
Arsenal
-
Liverpool
-
Newcastle United
-
Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester United
What time is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
19:00 , Jamie Braidwood
So 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.
