Carabao Cup Semi-Finals Set as Man City Draw Holders Newcastle

• Manchester City will face holders Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup semi-finals following the release of the draw by the EFL, while Chelsea await the outcome of the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace quarter-final to know their opponents.

The English Football League (EFL) has confirmed the draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals, with Manchester City set to face defending champions Newcastle United in a high-profile last-four clash.

The draw was released late Wednesday night on the EFL’s official website, following Manchester City’s 2–0 victory over Brentford and Newcastle’s dramatic stoppage-time win against Fulham, results that secured both sides’ places in the semi-finals.

Chelsea, meanwhile, will have to wait to learn their opponents, as they are scheduled to face the winner of the quarter-final tie between Arsenal and Crystal Palace. That fixture is set to take place on Tuesday, December 23, at the Emirates Stadium.

Earlier in the week, Chelsea booked their semi-final spot with a hard-fought 3–1 away victory over Cardiff City, a side managed by club legend Frank Lampard. Goals from Garnacho and Neto proved decisive as the Blues sealed qualification.

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In a statement titled “Carabao Cup Semi-Final draw revealed,” the EFL confirmed that Newcastle United will take on Manchester City, while Chelsea will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace depending on the outcome of their quarter-final encounter.

Manchester City progressed after seeing off Brentford with a comfortable 2–0 win, while Newcastle edged Fulham thanks to a late header from Lewis Miley.

The EFL also announced that the first legs of the semi-final ties will be played in the week commencing January 12, 2026, with the return legs scheduled for the week commencing February 2, 2026.