The first domestic cup competition has now firmly reached the business end with Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and others hoping to make it all the way to Wembley
The Carabao Cup trophy
The Carabao Cup trophy
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The semi-final ties will be confirmed on Wednesday night as the season's first cup competition reaches its latter stages.
lifted the trophy last season, ending their long wait for silverware by beating at Wembley. And as it stands, the Magpies remain in the competition, with the draw for the final four set to take place after their quarter-final clash with Fulham at St James' Park.
are the only side guaranteed to be a part, having beaten Cardiff on Tuesday night. take on Brentford in Wednesday's other last-eight meeting.
We will know three of our four semi-finalists by the time the balls are drawn, but the final entrant will not be confirmed until next week. were due to face this week, but that game was forced to be moved due to the Eagles' participation in the Conference League.
The draw is expected to get underway at around 10.15pm - unless Newcastle vs Fulham goes beyond the 90 minutes. We will have all the build up and live updates from the draw as the two-legged ties are officially confirmed...
As we've mentioned, the fourth and final team in the semi final lineup won't be confirmed until next week with Arsenal vs Crystal Palace delayed. Nevertheless, here's what to look out for.
1 - Chelsea
2 - Man City
3 - Newcastle or Fulham
4 - Arsenal or Crystal Palace
Manchester City win
Guardiola's men join Chelsea in the hat, alongside Palace and Arsenal.
One of Newcastle or Fulham will miss out this evening. Around 40 minutes left in that one.
Arsenal and Crystal Palace will both be in the hat this evening, with their clash not until next week. The Eagles have European duties to take care of tomorrow night against Finland's Kuopion Palloseura.
Clock ticking
Man City, meanwhile, look set to return to the final four for the first time in four years. Brentford have seven minutes left on the clock to make something happen.
Rayan Cherki and Savinho got on the scoresheet for Pep Guardiola.
Newcastle vs Fulham
All square at St James' Park at half-time with both teams still fighting to earn a place in the semi-finals. Newcastle will want to continue to defend the trophy they won last season.
When does the Carabao Cup draw start?
If you were unfortunate enough to watch the World Cup draw earlier this month, this should be a delightful change. With only four balls to be drawn, it should be quick as a flash, without a Robbie Williams, Donald Trump or Kevin Hart in sight.
The draw will be conducted after Newcastle's game with Fulham, which if it finishes in 90 minutes, will be about 10.15pm.
How to watch the Carabao Cup draw?
The draw will take place on Sky Sports Main Event, with host Simon Thomas accompanied by Jamie Redknapp and Michael Brown. Viewers can also watch on the Sky Sports YouTube channel.
Or better than that, stay right here and get updates instantly!
Two ties ongoing at the moment, Manchester City are leading Brentford 1-0 through a Rayan Cherki goal and Newcastle vs Fulham is 1-1, with the hosts going in front and then the Cottagers quickly hitting back.
The draw will follow that game at St James' Park, which is in the 32nd minute.
Rayan Cherki put Man City in front against Brentford
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