This midweek, the Carabao Cup fourth round took place, with several Premier League teams in action. Let’s take a look at how they performed and who they will face in the quarter-finals.
On Tuesday night, Southampton played against Stoke City, with the Saints taking a 2-0 lead before being pegged back to 2-2. However, a late goal secured a 3-2 win for Southampton. Brentford also faced Sheffield Wednesday, resulting in a 1-1 draw that was settled by a penalty shootout, with Brentford emerging victorious.
Liverpool managed to beat Brighton 3-2, with all three goals coming from their left-wingers. Newcastle got their revenge on Chelsea with a 2-0 win, while Arsenal defeated Preston North End 3-0. Manchester United, under interim manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy, secured a 5-2 win against Leicester City. Crystal Palace also had a good week, winning 2-1 against Aston Villa.
In a turnaround from their previous defeat, Spurs beat Manchester City 2-1. The quarter-finals will feature all Premier League teams, with Southampton facing Liverpool, Spurs hosting Manchester United, Arsenal playing against Crystal Palace, and Newcastle taking on Brentford. It promises to be an exciting round of matches as the teams battle for a spot in the semi-finals.