The draw for the quarter-finals of this season’s Carabao Cup was conducted on Wednesday night following the conclusion of the fourth-round fixtures.
The draw produced several interesting matchups, including an all-Premier League clash between Liverpool and Bournemouth.
The fixture, obtained from Carabao Cup’s X handle on Thursday, will see holders Manchester City host Bradford City as they continue their bid to retain the trophy, while Crystal Palace will take on Sunderland.
Fleetwood Town, who eliminated Arsenal from the competition, will face either Everton or Newcastle United in the quarter-finals.
The outcome of the Everton versus Newcastle tie will determine Fleetwood’s opponents in the next round.
Carabao Cup quarter-final fixtures
Fleetwood Town vs Everton/Newcastle United
Manchester City vs Bradford City
Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
Liverpool vs Bournemouth
The quarter-final matches are scheduled for the week commencing December 14. With a place in the semi-finals at stake, teams will look to win and move one step closer to lifting the Carabao Cup.
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