Carabao Cup

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Chelsea

Cardiff Set to Battle Chelsea in High-Stakes Carabao Cup Clash: Complete Match Preview and Predicted Lineups

Chelsea are looking to secure their spot in the Carabao Cup semifinal as they face Cardiff City on Tuesday evening. The Blues have made it to the Carabao Cup final three times in the past seven campaigns, though they've suffered defeat in each Wembley appearance. Enzo Maresca, who

Chelsea

Chelsea Set to Unleash Major Squad Rotation as Cardiff Clash Looms in Carabao Cup Quarterfinal

Chelsea are moving closer to another appearance at Wembley and have the chance to take a significant step toward the Carabao Cup final on Tuesday night. The Blues haven't secured domestic silverware since lifting the FA Cup in 2018 and have suffered through a painful series of close

Maresca

Maresca Fires Back with Shocking Statement After Heated Chelsea Confrontation

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca consistently declined to elaborate on his shocking remarks about insufficient backing during his previous media briefing, merely stating he had been "completely transparent" while steering conversations toward other topics. Maresca stunned Chelsea supporters with an unexpected tirade following the 2-0 victory against Everton, alleging

Arsenal

Arsenal Discover Fate of Their Premier League Fixture Shake-Up Request

Arsenal's Premier League fixture against Everton scheduled for next month has been moved to December 20th to accommodate their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Crystal Palace three days afterward. The match was originally set, along with Palace's encounter against Leeds United, for Sunday afternoon on December

McClean

Wrexham Star Throws Down in Heated Parking Lot Brawl With Rival Supporter

Wrexham midfielder James McClean has confessed to striking a Cardiff City supporter before the Red Dragons' recent Carabao Cup encounter with their bitter rivals. Very little went according to plan for Phil Parkinson's squad at the STōK Cae Ras on Tuesday, Oct. 28. A disappointing opening 45

Arsenal

Arsenal Demands Respect After Controversial Crystal Palace Ruling Sparks Outrage

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal are challenging the decision to arrange their Carabao Cup quarterfinal match against Crystal Palace for Dec. 23, calling for "respect" following a grueling schedule of two fixtures within three days next month. The Gunners' cup encounter with the Eagles was initially

Arsenal

Arsenal Slams Crystal Palace Request as 'Unfair,' Pushes for Alternative Solutions

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes it wouldn't be appropriate to reschedule the club's Carabao Cup quarter-final match against Crystal Palace to December 23, as the Eagles pursue an alternative date for the fixture due to an extraordinary congestion of games. December typically sees at least seven

Carabao Cup

Carabao Cup Quarterfinal Draw Set: Eight Teams Battle for Coveted Wembley Dreams

The eight clubs vying for the 2025–26 Carabao Cup discovered their upcoming opponents on Wednesday evening as the competition progresses to its next phase. Crystal Palace's prize for defeating Liverpool for the third occasion across all tournaments this campaign is a journey to Arsenal, who are seeking

Chelsea

Chelsea Survive Epic Collapse: Blues Cling to Carabao Cup Dreams Despite Blowing Commanding 3-0 Advantage Against Wolves

Chelsea let out a collective exhale of relief as the referee's whistle echoed through Molineux Stadium following their Carabao Cup fourth round clash on Wednesday evening, having narrowly defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers in a thrilling encounter. The away side, donned in their pristine white kit, surged to a commanding

Marmoush

Man City's Unsung Heroes Steal the Show in Heart-Stopping Victory Over Swansea

Omar Marmoush's decisive late strike propelled Manchester City to a 3–1 triumph over Swansea, securing their place in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals. The Citizens endured a challenging beginning in South Wales as Gonçalo Franco delivered a spectacular curled effort to give the hosts an early advantage before

Arsenal

Arsenal Scrape Past Brighton in Cup Thriller as Arteta's Bold Choices Pay Off Despite Shaky Performance

Emirates Stadium, London—A less-than-convincing Arsenal secured their place in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals following a 2–0 home triumph over Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday night. Should Mikel Arteta require any justification for his naturally conservative tactics in most Arsenal fixtures, this chaotic display offered the perfect example.

Liverpool

Crystal Palace Stuns Rotated Liverpool Squad to Knock Reds Out of Carabao Cup

A youthful Liverpool side suffered their sixth loss in seven recent outings as Crystal Palace dominated them 3-0 in Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash. This fourth round fixture marked the third meeting between these teams this campaign, with Liverpool having lost both previous encounters, and Arne Slot's

Arne Slot

Arne Slot Shocks Football World With Stunning Liverpool Lineup Under Mounting Pressure

Arne Slot selected an unusual lineup for Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth round encounter against Crystal Palace as pressure mounts following disappointing recent displays and outcomes. Liverpool suffered their fourth consecutive Premier League loss and fifth defeat in six games on Saturday night, falling 3-2 to Brentford in league

Max Dowman

Arsenal Wonderkid Max Dowman Shatters Club History with Stunning Carabao Cup Breakthrough

Max Dowman has etched his name into Arsenal's record books by becoming the club's youngest-ever starter after being selected in Mikel Arteta's starting eleven for the Carabao Cup fourth round clash against Brighton & Hove Albion. The young talent has already accumulated three senior

Manchester City

Swansea vs. Man City: Your Complete Guide to Catching All the Action Live

Manchester City will be playing their third consecutive away fixture on Wednesday evening, as Pep Guardiola's team travels to face Swansea City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Alan Sheehan's Swansea side currently sits comfortably in the Championship's middle section after 12

Arsenal

Arsenal vs. Brighton: Your Complete Guide to Catching All the Action Live

Arsenal might be considered the frontrunners to secure their first Premier League championship in over two decades, but Mikel Arteta should certainly also regard the Carabao Cup as a tournament his talented squad ought to target for victory this campaign. Arteta's Arsenal have previously fallen short as Carabao

Chelsea

Wolves vs. Chelsea Showdown: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Streaming

Chelsea travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in Wednesday evening's Carabao Cup fourth round encounter. Both teams suffered disappointing weekends as they fell to last-minute defeats against promoted sides on their home grounds, with Sunderland overcoming the Blues while Burnley defeated the Old Gold. Each side will be looking

Liverpool

Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Your Complete Guide to Catching All the Action Live

Liverpool and Crystal Palace will battle for advancement to the Carabao Cup fifth round when they clash for the third occasion this season on Wednesday night. Liverpool have already endured two losses against Palace—falling in the Community Shield and Premier League—and will be dreading a third consecutive defeat

Carabao Cup

Carabao Cup Quarterfinal Draw Revealed: Eight Elite Teams Battle for Semi-Final Spots

The Carabao Cup holds and maintains a distinctive position within English football's competitive structure. It stands as arguably the most commonly undervalued trophy available. Iconic Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson previously called it "a competition for youngsters" while one of his numerous struggling successors, José

Liverpool

Liverpool Set to Battle Crystal Palace: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Liverpool and Crystal Palace meet for their third encounter this season as they battle in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Anfield on Wednesday night. The Eagles have emerged victorious in both previous clashes this campaign, starting with their Community Shield success and continuing with a dramatic Premier League victory

Arsenal

Arsenal Face Brighton Test: Key Battles, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Arsenal host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium for Wednesday evening's Carabao Cup fourth-round encounter. The Gunners sit atop the Premier League table thanks to their outstanding defensive performances, with another shutout on Sunday securing a narrow win against Brighton's south London neighbors Crystal

Chelsea

Wolves Host Chelsea in Crucial Clash: Team News, Bold Predictions and Expected Starting XIs

Chelsea make the journey to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in Wednesday night's Carabao Cup fourth round fixture as they look to bounce back from their surprising weekend loss. The Blues had been enjoying an excellent run of form, but received a harsh wake-up call from newly-promoted Sunderland on Saturday

Manchester City

Swansea Clash with Man City: Bold Predictions, Key Lineups and Match Breakdown

Manchester City's Carabao Cup campaign moves forward with an away fixture in the fourth round, as they travel to face Swansea City this Wednesday evening. The Citizens have faced the Welsh club twice following their Premier League relegation in 2018, securing victories of 3–2 and 3–1

Carabao Cup

Will VAR Technology Feature in the 2025-26 Carabao Cup Fourth Round Matches?

The Carabao Cup's fourth round commands attention this midweek, as the remaining 16 clubs aim to advance in their pursuit of English football's opening major silverware of the campaign. This fourth round marks the competition's final phase in 2025, with proceedings continuing through the

Chelsea

Chelsea Shake Up Starting XI as Delap Makes Comeback Against Wolves

Chelsea aim to secure their spot in the Carabao Cup's fifth round this Wednesday evening as they travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Blues' surprising 2-1 home loss to Sunderland over the weekend will have rattled Chelsea going into this midweek fixture, though Enzo Maresca should feel

Manchester City

Haaland Rested as Guardiola Rotates Squad for Swansea Carabao Cup Clash

The Carabao Cup final was previously considered Manchester City's annual showcase, but Pep Guardiola's team hasn't reached the tournament's finale since 2021. Different priorities and their recent struggles have allowed the silverware to be distributed among various clubs in recent seasons, though

Arsenal

Arsenal Face Brighton with Key Players Sidelined: Carabao Cup Lineup Shake-Up Looms

Arsenal are targeting their seventh consecutive victory on Wednesday evening, having maintained clean sheets in their last five matches. The Gunners' resolute defensive display and exceptional set-piece execution have secured them a four-point advantage at the Premier League summit, with Mikel Arteta viewing the Carabao Cup as an opportunity