Newcastle United Draw Manchester City in Carabao Cup Semi-Finals
Holders Newcastle United have been drawn against eight-time Carabao Cup champions Manchester City in the semi-finals of the competition, setting up a high-profile last-four showdown.
The draw confirms a repeat of recent domestic heavyweight clashes as Newcastle look to defend the trophy they lifted earlier this year.
Chelsea Await Quarter-Final Winner
In the other semi-final tie, Chelsea will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace, with their opponents to be confirmed on Tuesday, 23 December.
Arsenal’s quarter-final fixture against Crystal Palace was rescheduled to prevent Oliver Glasner’s side from playing three matches in five days, following Palace’s Europa Conference League commitments on Thursday.
Semi-Final Dates Confirmed
The Carabao Cup semi-finals will be played over two legs:
- First legs: Week commencing 12 January 2026
- Second legs: Week beginning 2 February 2026
Recent Carabao Cup History
Chelsea, runners-up to Liverpool in 2022 and 2024, last won the Carabao Cup in 2015.
Manchester City, who secured the trophy for a fourth consecutive time in 2021, return to the semi-finals for the first time since that run.
Newcastle United lifted their first domestic trophy in 70 years after defeating Liverpool in March, ending a long wait for silverware.
Carabao Cup Semi-Final Draw
- Chelsea vs Arsenal / Crystal Palace
- Newcastle United vs Manchester City