Carabao Cup semi-final draw sets up City vs Newcastle clash
The English Football League has announced the Carabao Cup semi-final fixtures. Manchester City will take on defending champions Newcastle United after both teams secured wins in their quarter-final matches. Chelsea will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace, with their quarter-final set for December 23, 2025. The semi-final first legs begin the week of January 12, 2026.
Match highlights
- Manchester City advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday night.
- Defending champions Newcastle United defeated Fulham with a stoppage-time goal by Lewis Miley.
- Chelsea beat Cardiff City 3-1, with Garnacho and Neto scoring, to secure their spot in the last four.
- The Arsenal vs Crystal Palace quarter-final will determine Chelsea’s opponent and is scheduled for December 23, 2025.
- Semi-final first legs start the week of January 12, 2026, with second legs in the week commencing February 2, 2026.
