Should we beat Crystal Palace next week, we'll face Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup early in 2026.
The draw for the last four of the competition was made on Wednesday evening following the completion of the three other quarter-final ties, with our home tie against the Eagles moved to Tuesday, December 23, due to their involvement in the UEFA Conference League.
And the prize for whoever emerges victorious at Emirates Stadium next week will be a two-legged affair with the Blues, who have knocked out Lincoln City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City to reach the last four of the competition.
The first leg of the semi-final will be played at Stamford Bridge on the week commencing Monday, January 12, with the reverse fixture set for the week commencing Monday, February 2.
The other semi-final will see holders Newcastle United take on Manchester City for a place in the final at Wembley on Sunday, March 22.
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