The stage is set for an exciting round of football as the quarter-final fixtures for the 2025 Carabao Cup have been officially confirmed following Wednesday night’s draw.
The announcement came shortly after the conclusion of the fourth-round matches across the United Kingdom, where several Premier League teams booked their spots in the last eight with commanding performances.
Arsenal, one of this season’s most in-form sides will host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in what promises to be an all-London showdown. The Gunners advanced to the quarter-finals after a convincing 2–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, with teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri and England international Bukayo Saka both finding the back of the net. Mikel Arteta’s men will be hoping to maintain their momentum as they chase their first Carabao Cup triumph since 1993.
Defending champions Newcastle United have been handed a home tie against Fulham. The Magpies, who lifted the trophy last season after years of near misses, will aim to continue their strong cup run under Eddie Howe. Fulham, on the other hand, will be eager to cause an upset and reach their first semi-final in the competition’s modern era.
Elsewhere, Chelsea will travel to the Welsh capital to face Cardiff City, who have been one of the tournament’s surprise packages. The Championship side have already eliminated two Premier League clubs on their way to the quarter-finals, and their home crowd will be counting on another giant-killing performance against the Blues.
Rounding off the fixtures is Manchester City, who are set to welcome Brentford to the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side, who have a remarkable record in this competition with four titles in the past decade, will look to reassert their dominance after missing out on last year’s final. Brentford, however, have proven themselves capable of frustrating the big sides and could pose a serious challenge.
The Carabao Cup quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place in the week commencing early December, with exact dates and kickoff times expected to be confirmed in the coming days.
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