Carabao Cup quarterfinal fixtures

Arsenal have been drawn against Crystal Palace in a blockbuster Carabao Cup quarter-final tie, as the competition’s last-eight line-up was confirmed on Wednesday night

The draw, held live on Sky Sports Main Event following Newcastle United’s 2–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, also handed Premier League champions Manchester City a home clash against Brentford, while Chelsea travel to Cardiff City. Defending champions Newcastle United will host Fulham at St James’ Park.

Here is the full Carabao Cup Quarter-Final draw as obtained by our correspondent on the EFL website.

• Arsenal v Crystal Palace
• Cardiff City v Chelsea
• Manchester City v Brentford
• Newcastle United v Fulham

Sky Sports presenter Mark Chapman conducted the draw alongside pundits Jamie Redknapp and Jobi McAnuff.

The quarter-final fixtures are scheduled for the week commencing December 15, with Arsenal’s clash against Palace promising fireworks after the Eagles’ stunning 3–0 win over Liverpool in Round Four.

Newcastle continue their title defence, while City and Chelsea both eye a return to Wembley as the competition heats up.

All quarter-finalists all advanced after an eventful Round Four that saw Arsenal beat Brighton 2–0, Crystal Palace stun Liverpool 3–0 at Anfield, Chelsea edge Wolves 4–3, Manchester City rally to defeat Swansea 3–1, and Newcastle United overcome Tottenham 2–0.