The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw is scheduled for Wednesday evening, and our simulation has already produced some thrilling potential Premier League showdowns.
Following the opening matches of the fourth round on Tuesday night, several clubs are eagerly anticipating who they might face in the December quarter-finals. So far, Brentford, Cardiff City, and Fulham have secured their spots—Fulham narrowly edging past struggling League One side Wycombe Wanderers on penalties.
Wednesday night sees key Premier League teams, including Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur, competing for a place in the last eight, with the draw set to follow immediately after the final whistle. Our simulation, conducted ahead of the official draw, has already highlighted some intriguing possibilities, particularly for Liverpool and Chelsea.
The official quarter-final draw will take place shortly after the fourth-round clash between Newcastle United and Spurs, expected around 10:30pm GMT, provided the match finishes in regulation time.
According to the simulation, Liverpool could face a challenging trip to Stamford Bridge to meet Chelsea, assuming both clubs advance from their respective fourth-round ties. While nothing is guaranteed—especially given Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s recent struggles against Crystal Palace—a rematch of the 2024 and 2022 finals could be on the cards.
Cardiff City, following their surprise victory over Welsh rivals Wrexham, may earn a home tie against a Premier League opponent, either Newcastle United or Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester City, if they overcome Swansea City away, would host Brentford at the Etihad Stadium for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Arsenal could face a London derby with Fulham, should they beat Brighton at the Emirates on Wednesday evening.
The Carabao Cup quarter-finals are scheduled for the week beginning Monday, 15 December, with matches expected on either Tuesday, 16 December, or Wednesday, 17 December.
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