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Carabao Cup quarter-final draw as Arsenal welcome Premier League test

The quarter-final draw for the Carabao Cup has been made as Arsenal were drawn at home in the quarter-final against Crystal Palace in a tough encounter

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The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has been made(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal will play Crystal Palace in the blockbuster draw of the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Following Newcastle's win against Tottenham on Wednesday evening, the draw for the final eight of the competition was made.

The holders' victory rounded off a crazy night of action with Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace the major headline of the night's action. Elsewhere, Arsenal beat Brighton, Chelsea survived an almighty scare to knock out Wolves and Manchester City came from behind to beat Swansea City to secure their place in the final eight.

Brentford and Fulham booked their place in the fifth round on Tuesday night, with the Bees demolishing Manchester Uniteds slayers Grimsby Town 5-0. While the Cottagers needed penalties to beat Wycombe Wanderers.

[LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring their 2nd goal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on October 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)]

Bukayo Saka sealed Arsenal's place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals(Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside, Offside via Getty Images)

The lowest-ranked side left in the competition, Cardiff City, beat Welsh rivals Wrexham 2-1 at the Racecourse Ground to book their place.

Quarter final draw:

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Cardiff City vs Chelsea

Manchester City vs Brentford

Newcastle vs Fulham

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The quarter-final matches will take place during the week commencing Monday, December 15, with the fixtures expected to be played on December 16 (Tuesday) and December 17 (Wednesday).

While the draw throws out tough opposition for the clubs more fancied to win the competition, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle will all be relieved they have avoided playing against each other.

For these victorious teams, the first leg of the semi-final will be played on the week commencing January 12, and the second leg in the first week of February.

The final is at Wembley on March 22.

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