Holders Newcastle United will face eight-time winners Manchester Metropolis within the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea will both meet Arsenal or Crystal Palace within the different two-legged last-four tie however should wait till Tuesday 23 December to seek out out which of their London rivals it will likely be.
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The Gunners’ quarter-final match towards the Eagles was rescheduled to forestall Oliver Glasner’s Palace aspect enjoying three matches in 5 days due to their involvement within the Europa Convention League on Thursday.
The primary legs of the semi-finals happen within the week commencing 12 January 2026 with the second-leg fixtures within the week starting 2 February.
Chelsea had been runners-up to Liverpool in each 2022 and 2024, final profitable the trophy in 2015.
Manchester Metropolis gained the trophy for a fourth-consecutive time in 2021 however haven’t reached the final 4 since whereas the Magpies beat Liverpool in March to win a primary home trophy in 70 years.
Full draw
Chelsea v Arsenal/Crystal Palace
Newcastle v Manchester Metropolis