The round of 16 of the EFL Carabao Cup delivered plenty of drama and goals across two thrilling nights of football.
On Tuesday, October 28, Grimsby Town’s remarkable cup journey came to an end after a 5-0 defeat to Brentford.
The League Two side had earlier stunned Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday in previous rounds before bowing out to the Premier League outfit.
Cardiff City and Fulham also booked their places in the quarter-finals with respective victories over Wrexham and Wycombe Wanderers.
The following night, defending champions Newcastle United eased past Tottenham Hotspur to advance, while Arsenal continued their fine form with a convincing win over Brighton.
Manchester City had to dig deep to overturn a deficit against a resilient Swansea City, and Chelsea edged Wolves in a seven-goal thriller.
The major shock of the round came at Anfield, where Arne Slot’s Liverpool were dumped out by Crystal Palace in a 3-0 defeat a result that keeps Oliver Glasner’s side dreaming of more silverware after last season’s FA Cup triumph.
Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw:
The draw for the last eight took place following Newcastle’s clash with Tottenham, producing some intriguing fixtures. Arsenal will host Crystal Palace in a London derby, while Cardiff City the only non-Premier League side remaining — will welcome Chelsea. Manchester City will face Brentford at the Etihad, and Newcastle United will play Fulham.
Full Quarter-Final Fixtures:
Cardiff City vs Chelsea
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Manchester City vs Brentford
Newcastle United vs Fulham
