Carabao Cup

The fourth round of the Carabao Cup concludes with a blockbuster tie at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City will need to dump out the reigning Carabao Cup ...

It wouldn’t be too surprising, therefore, if the five Liverpool players and 10 City players that exited the World Cup at the quarter-final stage did not feature on Thursday night to give them more time to recover for the festive fixtures. Man City v Liverpool is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 GMT on Thursday, December 22. Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan figured in the 2-0 friendly win over Girona on Saturday, while Rodri and Aymeric Laporte are likely to step into the XI.

Newcastle and Bournemouth go head to head on Tuesday night in an all-Premier League Carabao Cup clash, with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs.

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Both Man Utd and Manchester City will eye progression to the next round, with the last-eight ties taking place in the new year.

It is expected to take place at around 22:00 GMT, should the game be decided after 90 minutes. There are no replay ties in the Carabao Cup this season, meaning whoever wins will go into the draw for the next round. Following United's clash, Pep Guardiola's City are set to take on Liverpool on Thursday evening in a mouth-watering clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Premier League teams are back in action for the first time following the end of the World Cup, with the Carabao Cup last-16 bringing the return of domestic ...

The dust has barely settled on one of most memorable World Cup finals you will ever see... But because of the winter World Cup, this season is very different. Meanwhile Callum Wilson looks like he has given the Newcastle lead after slotting home from a similar position, but the goal is ruled out for what looks like offside. Not sure new boss Nathan Jones had that in his preperation after taking over just before the World Cup. Well worked move from the Foxes who after a sharp start take the lead. [Fernandes and Maguire could be in a strong Man United side to face Burnley, while Man City vs Liverpool may see two near-full strength teams! Team news is in shortly so we will find out soon enough. Good evening to you all! Meanwhile at St James' Park, play comes to a halt as Fabian Schar takes a knock after an aerial battle with Kiefer Moore. Chance for Bournemouth - by far their best of the night! A bit odd and I think VAR would have given it had it been in use. Goodness me, a chance!

Clarets head to Old Trafford in Round Four of League Cup.

NO need to panic football fans as the Carabao Cup will be replacing the World Cup screen time - and there are some big teams left in the competition.A.

Alternatively, fans can head to the NOW TV app to watch the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw. When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw? Sky Sports Main Event will be showing the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw LIVE.