The stage is set for an electrifying round of football as the Carabao Cup unveils its quarter-final draw. Newcastle United, who have been on a formidable run in the tournament, are poised to face Chelsea in an away game in the quarterfinals.
The Magpies have demonstrated their prowess with a 1-0 triumph over Manchester City in the third round and a resounding 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Anfield will witness a thrilling encounter as Liverpool host West Ham, following their narrow 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in the fourth round.
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West Ham secured their quarter-final berth with an impressive 3-1 win over Arsenal.
Everton will be welcoming Fulham to Goodison Park, having dispatched Burnley and Ipswich in their respective fourth-round ties. The draw guarantees that at least one non-Premier League side will make it to the semi-finals of the competition.
In a historic moment for Port Vale, they will host Middlesbrough in the last quarter-final tie. This marks Port Vale’s debut in the quarterfinals of the competition. Middlesbrough, under the stewardship of Michael Carrick, find themselves in the last eight of the competition for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
The quarter-final clashes between Newcastle and Chelsea promise to be high-octane encounters as teams vie for a coveted spot in the semi-finals of this prestigious tournament.