The Carabao Cup semi-finals are set, with Newcastle United facing Arsenal and Liverpool taking on Tottenham Hotspur. Both semi-final ties will be played over two legs, with the first leg scheduled for early January and the return leg in early February. The final will be held at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2024.
Newcastle advanced to the semi-finals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Brentford. Sandro Tonali scored twice, with Fabian Schar adding a third before Brentford’s Yoane Wissa secured a late consolation goal. Newcastle, aiming to end a 69-year wait for a major domestic trophy, faces a formidable challenge against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
Arsenal secured their place with a dramatic 3-2 win against Crystal Palace. Gabriel Jesus scored a second-half hat-trick, overturning a 1-0 deficit at halftime. Substitutes Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka played pivotal roles in assisting Jesus’s goals, helping Arsenal overcome their early struggles.
Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott starred in their 2-1 win over Southampton. Elliott and Darwin Nunez scored for the defending champions, ensuring their passage despite a spirited second-half display from Southampton. The win highlighted Elliott’s potential as he fights for more playing time under Jürgen Klopp.
Tottenham edged out Manchester United in a thrilling 4-3 victory despite missing 10 key players due to injuries. Dominic Solanke’s double and Dejan Kulusevski’s early second-half goal helped Spurs withstand United’s comeback attempts. Ange Postecoglou praised his depleted squad for their resilience.
