Thu Oct 31 18:29:30 UTC 2024: ## Carabao Cup Quarterfinals Set: No EFL Teams Remain, Big Six Dominate
The Carabao Cup quarterfinals are set, with eight teams remaining in the competition. For the first time in 14 years, no EFL teams have reached the last eight, with the Premier League’s big six sides dominating the draw.
The quarterfinal matchups will take place the week of December 16th, with exact dates and times yet to be announced. The fixtures are as follows:
* **[Teams 1 and 2]**
* **[Teams 3 and 4]**
* **[Teams 5 and 6]**
* **[Teams 7 and 8]**
The round of 16 saw two big six sides eliminated, with Manchester City falling to Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea losing to Newcastle United. This sets up a chance for Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou to break the club’s long-standing trophy drought, while Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, aims to secure his first trophy with the club.
The quarterfinals will be played just over two months after the round of 16, giving the teams plenty of time to prepare. The competition takes a back seat for now, with the Champions League and November international break looming. However, with a trip to Wembley Stadium at stake, the Carabao Cup still holds a significant allure for the remaining teams.
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