Liverpool Chase 11th Title; Arsenal Eye Trophy

Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semi-finals while Arsenal will take on Newcastle United in the other last-four tie. Liverpool, the competition’s record 10-time winners and current Premier League leaders will travel to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first leg with the return fixture set for Anfield. Arsenal will host Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium before the second leg at St James’ Park. The draw raises the exciting prospect of a north London derby in the final, a showdown that has never occurred in a major domestic final.

However, Spurs and Arsenal have met four times before at the semi-final stage of the League Cup with encounters in 1968, 1987, 2007 and 2008. The first legs of the semi-finals will take place in the week commencing 6 January 2025 with the second legs scheduled for the week beginning 3 February. The competition’s finale will be held at Wembley Stadium on 16 March. Liverpool aim to add to their illustrious history in the tournament, having lifted the trophy in dramatic style last season.

Tottenham aim to end their 15-year wait for a trophy while Newcastle hope to surpass their runner-up finish in the 2023 Carabao Cup. Arsenal, who last won the competition in 1993 will hope to claim their first domestic silverware under manager Mikel Arteta. With four top Premier League teams in the semi-finals, fans can expect a fiercely contested battle for a spot at Wembley. Both ties promise high drama and intense football, setting the stage for what could be a thrilling climax to the Carabao Cup season.