Manchester United will host Tottenham Hotspur in one of the standout ties of the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after both sides progressed on Wednesday night. United cruised into the last eight with a 5-0 victory over Leicester City, while Tottenham edged past Manchester City 2-1.
Holders Liverpool face a trip to Southampton, Arsenal will host Crystal Palace in a London derby, and Newcastle United welcome Brentford to St James' Park. The matches are scheduled for mid-December, with the semi-finals taking place over two legs in the new year and the final on March 16 at Wembley.
All remaining teams are from the Premier League after Arsenal beat Preston North End 3-0, with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri and Kai Havertz. Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton 3-2, while Newcastle's two early goals proved decisive against Chelsea.
Tottenham's win over Manchester City saw Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr put the visitors two goals ahead before Matheus Nunes pulled one back for City. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed delight at drawing a home tie, saying: 'I want a home draw because this place is an amazing venue to play in.'
Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, who may be replaced by Ruben Amorim before the quarter-finals, said he hopes to remain involved. 'I came here as an assistant to help the club,' he said. 'In any capacity, I’m here to help the club further.'
