CARABAO CUP SEMIFINAL DRAW: ARSENAL FACE NEWCASTLE, TOTTENHAM BATTLE LIVERPOOL

The Carabao Cup semifinal draw has been announced, and it promises to deliver two thrilling ties. Arsenal will face Newcastle, while Tottenham will battle it out with Liverpool. The semifinals will be played over two legs, with the first games scheduled for the week beginning January 6, and the return fixtures in the week beginning February 3.

ARSENAL VS NEWCASTLE

Arsenal secured their spot in the semifinals with a comeback 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace, thanks to Gabriel Jesus’s second-half hat-trick. The Gunners will now face Newcastle, who progressed with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Brentford. Newcastle’s impressive performance was highlighted by goals from Joelinton, Miguel Almiron, and Callum Wilson.

TOTTENHAM VS LIVERPOOL

Tottenham’s prize for their thrilling victory over Manchester United is an EFL Cup semifinal against red-hot Liverpool. The two-legged Carabao Cup semifinal ties will take place over two legs across the mentioned weeks, with every game from this season’s competition available to watch live on Sky Sports. Liverpool, who have been in scintillating form this season, will be looking to add another trophy to their collection.

SEMIFINAL DATES AND BROADCASTING

The Carabao Cup semifinals will be played over two legs, with the first games scheduled for the week beginning January 6, and the return fixtures in the week beginning February 3. All four matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with the exact dates and kick-off times to be confirmed in due course.

REACTION FROM THE CLUBS

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his delight at reaching the semifinals, saying, “We’re really happy to be in the semifinals. It’s a great competition, and we want to go all the way.”

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was equally thrilled, stating, “We’re delighted to be in the semifinals. It’s a fantastic achievement for the players and the staff.”

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou praised his team’s resilience, saying, “We showed great character and resilience to come back from a goal down. We’re looking forward to the semifinals.”

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was confident about his team’s chances, stating, “We’re in the semifinals, and we want to win the competition. We’ll be ready for Tottenham.”

CONCLUSION

The Carabao Cup semifinal draw has set up two thrilling ties, with Arsenal facing Newcastle and Tottenham battling Liverpool. The matches promise to deliver plenty of excitement, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the clashes. With the competition heating up, who will ultimately lift the Carabao Cup trophy?