Just enough time to archive the Carabao Cup round of 16 and say goodbye to the eliminated teams who have already been drawn in the quarter-finals. Manchester United will visit Tottenham, Liverpool – title holders – will face Southampton, who are struggling in the Premier League. Arsenal and Arteta will host Aston Villa matador Crystal Palace in a London derby, while Newcastle host Brentford.
The quarter-finals will take place in the week of December 16th. It is the first time in 14 years that no second division club has participated in the League Cup quarter-finals.
The results of the round of 16
Tuesday 29 October
Southampton – Stoke 3-2
Brentford – Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 (6-5 pens)
Wednesday 30 October
Brighton – Liverpool 2-3
Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal Palace
Manchester United – Leicester 5-2
Newcastle – Chelsea 2-0
Preston Arsenal 0-3
Tottenham – Manchester City 2-1
Quarter-finals
Tottenham – Manchester United
Arsenal – Crystal Palace
Newcastle – Brentford
Southampton – Liverpool