Tottenham Hotspur will face Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after Spurs secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Premier League champions Manchester City. This victory propelled Spurs into the last eight, and they will enjoy the advantage of playing at home against another team from Manchester.
Manchester United, now under the interim management of Ruud van Nistelrooy following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, celebrated a robust 5-2 win against Leicester City in their first match since the managerial change. This victory offered a promising glimpse of United’s potential despite the recent upheaval. Earlier in the season, Spurs had claimed a significant 3-0 victory over United at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
The quarter-final lineup includes exciting matches: Liverpool, the defending champions, will visit Southampton after defeating Brighton 3-2, while Newcastle, fresh from overcoming Chelsea, will face Brentford at home. Arsenal will host Crystal Palace, who pulled off a surprise win over Aston Villa, in an all-London clash.
The matches are set to take place during the week commencing December 16, marking an exciting point in the football calendar.
In other notable news, Ange Postecoglou praised his Tottenham team’s growth following their win over City, emphasizing the importance of securing victories in cup competitions.
This quarter-final draw sets the stage for some high-stakes encounters, and fans can look forward to potentially thrilling matches that could reshape the landscape of the competition.
### Summary
Tottenham will host Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after their victory against Manchester City. Meanwhile, Liverpool travels to Southampton, Newcastle faces Brentford, and Arsenal welcomes Crystal Palace. The quarter-finals will take place the week of December 16, promising exciting matchups as teams vie for a place in the semi-finals.