EFL Cup 2024/25 Quarter-Finals: The last eight of this season's EFL Cup have been finalised and after a series of upsets and dramatic wins, the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, will be looking to carry their great run of form against the sides that hold a surprise element on a given day.
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Hot-favourites Manchester City are now out of the competition, as Tottenham Hotspurs stunned them 2-1, and are now facing their city-rivals Manchester United.
Arsenal progressed through to the quarter-finals after recording a convincing 3-0 win away at Preston North End, but will be facing Crystal Palace now, a side that has a history of causing trouble to the 'Big 6'.
Newcastle United avenged their defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League by handing them a 2-0 defeat and are set to face Brentford in their quarter-final fixture.
Southampton's dismal season sees some light, as they make their way into the last eight, but will be hsoting reigning EFL Cup champions Liverpool.
The Reds played out an intense and entertaining 5-goal thriller against Brighton and Hove Albion in Falmer and are one of the most in-form teams in Europe this season, and therefore, Southampton will have an uphill task against Arne Slot's men.
Let's have a look at the quarter-final fixtures:
- Tottenham Hotspurs vs Manchester United
- Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
- Newcastle United vs Brentford
- Southampton vs Liverpool
When Will The EFL Cup 2024/25 Quarter-Final Matches Be Played?
All the four quarter-final fixtures will be played on Wednesday, December 18. The kick-off time (as per Indian Standard Time) for all the fixtures is 01:15 AM.
It will be interesting to see whether reigning champions Liverpool will be able to retain their title, as all the remaining sides in the competition can spring a surprise.