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    Is Arsenal vs Sunderland going ahead tonight? Carabao Cup live stream, TV channel, team news for quarter-final

    ARSENAL are set to host Sunderland in their Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Emirates.The Black Cats are the only non-Premier League club left in the competition – and sit third in League One as they battle for promotion.
    Gabriel Martinelli (right) starred as the Gunners beat Leeds last time out
    As things stands, the match is set to go ahead currently although football authorities continue to closely monitor the rise in Covid cases across the Premier League and the Football League.
    Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have enjoyed a return to form and have risen to fourth in the Premier League.

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    When is Arsenal vs Sunderland?
    Arsenal vs Sunderland takes place on Tuesday, December 21.
    The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
    The Emirates Stadium in north London plays host. Sunderland have sold out their full allocation of 5,200 seats in the away end.
    What TV channel and live stream is Arsenal vs Sunderland on?
    Arsenal vs Sunderland will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football.
    Sky Sports begin their coverage at 7pm.
    What is the team news?
    Arteta is set to shuffle his pack which could see a return to the starting line up for Nicolas Pepe.
    Though former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to miss out again due to disciplinary issues.
    Pablo Mari and Albert Sambi Lokonga are out after testing positive for Covid-19.
    Sunderland winger Leon Dajaku is set to be sidelined for the visitors after suffering an injury in the weekend’s draw with Ipswich.
    What is the odds?
    Arsenal to win: 1/6
    Draw: 13/2
    Sunderland to win: 16/1
    (Odds via Betfair)
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    When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Start time, live stream FREE, TV channel details

    THE CARABAO Cup is moving on pace with the quarter-finals this week.Which means the semi-final draw will soon be upon us!
    Man City are the holders – but were knocked out by West Ham in the last round
    Arsenal host Sunderland on Tuesday in their quarter-final, with the other three games set for Wednesday.
    That sees Brentford face Chelsea, Liverpool take on Leicester and Tottenham battle West Ham.
    When is the Carabao Cup semi-final?
    The Carabao Cup semi-final draw takes place on Wednesday, December 22 following the conclusion of Tottenham vs West Ham.
    It is expected to happen at around 9.50pm, though it could be later if the match goes into extra-time and penalties.
    Presented by David Prutton, ties will be drawn live from the Tottenham Hotspur stadium by Jamie Redknapp alongside either Michael Dawson or Danny Gabbidon (depending on if Tottenham or West Ham win).
    The semi-final ties are set to take place on January 3 and January 10.
    The Final at Wembley Stadium is set for Sunday 27 February 2022.
    Jamie Redknapp will be conducting the draw
    What TV channel and live stream is the Carabao Cup semi-final on?
    The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event & Football.
    The draw will also be live streamed on the Carabao Cup Twitter feed for FREE.
    What are the quarter-final fixtures?
    Tuesday
    Arsenal vs Sunderland (7.45)
    Wednesday
    Brentford vs Chelsea (7.45)
    Liverpool vs Leicester (7.45)
    Tottenham vs West Ham (7.45)
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    Tottenham vs West Ham: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for huge Carabao Cup quarter-final match-up

    TOTTENHAM are up against London foes West Ham in their big Carabao Cup quarter-final match-up. Spurs have had a handful of matches postponed in recent weeks due to Covid-19 outbreaks and bad weather but were excellent upon their return to action against Liverpool on Sunday.
    West Ham beat Tottenham 1-0 when the two sides met earlier this seasonCredit: Getty
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    Harry Kane finally scored at home and Heung-Min Son equalised late on agains the Reds in a 2-2 draw at Spurs’ stadium.
    West Ham had their game at the weekend postponed and were last victorious in a 3-2 win against Chelsea in November.
    What time does Tottenham vs West Ham kick-off?-

    Tottenham’s clash with West Ham will get underway from 7.45pm UK time on Wednesday, December 22.
    The game will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
    At this moment, the game is still set to go ahead and fans will attend, despite rising coronavirus cases in the EFL and Premier League.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Tottenham vs West Ham will be shown live Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
    You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

    Team news
    Christian Romero will miss out for Spurs because of a thigh injury that will keep him out until the new year.
    Steven Bergwijn and Joe Rodon could get call ups to the first XI, having not featured a lot in recent weeks.
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg remains Tottenham’s only doubt.
    For the Hammers, Aaron Cresswell could return to action, while youngster Harrison Ashby could get a run-out for David Moyes’ side.
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    Odds

    Tottenham – 13/10
    Tottenham to qualify – 13/20
    Draw – 12/5
    West Ham – 11/5
    West Ham to qualify – 6/5

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    Is Liverpool vs Leicester on TV? Channel, live stream, team news and kick-off time for Carabao Cup quarter-final game

    LIVERPOOL take on the tough test of facing Leicester in their Carabao Cup quarter-final at Anfield this week. The Reds are fresh off their entertaining 2-2 draw with Tottenham at the weekend while Leicester’s game with Everton was postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the Foxes’ training ground.
    Andy Robertson will miss the Leicester game through suspensionCredit: Alamy
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    Both sides head into this clash with absentees so Leicester may see it as a good opportunity to take a huge scalp in Liverpool out of the competition.
    Brendan Rodgers’ side won the FA Cup last season and will be after more domestic silverware this time around.
    What time does Liverpool vs Leicester kick-off?

    Liverpool’s clash with Leicester will get underway from 7.45pm UK time on Wednesday, December 22.
    The game will take place at the Anfield.
    At this moment, the game is still set to go ahead and fans will attend, despite rising coronavirus cases in the EFL and Premier League.

    Is Liverpool vs Leicester on TV and can it be live streamed?

    Unfortunately for viewers in the UK, Liverpool vs Leicester will NOT be shown on TV.
    The game is on at the same time as other EFL Carabao Cup games Brentford vs Chelsea and Tottenham vs West Ham.
    And it’s Spurs’ clash with the Hammers that has been chosen for Sky Sports coverage.

    Team news
    Liverpool will still be without Virgil van Dijk, who tested positive for coronavirus last week.
    Among the other positive tests in the squad are Thiago, Fabinho and Curtis Jones.
    Andy Robertson is suspended after getting sent off against Tottenham while James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could start the game.
    Takumi Minamino and Kostas Tsimikas should also both start.
    Leicester had 19 positive tests last week and will be without Jannik Vestergaard, Ayoze Perez, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman.
    Daniel Amartey and Wilfred Ndidi could make up an improvised centre-back pairing with both Jonny Evans and Caglar Soyuncu injured.
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    Odds

    Liverpool – 8/11
    Liverpool to qualify – 1/3
    Draw – 3/1
    Leicester – 15/4
    Leicester to qualify – 9/4

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    Is Brentford vs Chelsea on TV? Channel, live stream, team news and kick-off time for Carabao Cup quarter-final clash

    CHELSEA take on London rivals Brentford in their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash this week. The Blues drew 0-0 with Wolves in the Premier League last weekend, and that came days after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Everton too.
    Chelsea beat Brentford 1-0 earlier in the season thanks to Ben Chilwell’s goalCredit: Getty
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    Brentford, meanwhile, haven’t played since a 2-1 win over Watford nearly two weeks ago, as their game with Man Utd last week was postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the Red Devils squad.
    As things stand, Carabao Cup clashes will be going ahead, as teams look to avoid a fixture pile-up in 2022.
    What time does Brentford vs Chelsea kick-off?

    Chelsea’s clash with Brentford will get underway from 7.45pm UK time on Wednesday, December 22.
    The game will take place at the Brentford Community Stadium in London.
    At this moment, the game is still set to go ahead and fans will attend, despite rising coronavirus cases in the EFL and Premier League.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Unfortunately for viewers in the UK, Brentford vs Chelsea will NOT be shown on TV.
    The game is on at the same time as other EFL Carabao Cup games Liverpool vs Leicester and Tottenham vs West Ham.
    And it’s Spurs’ clash with the Hammers that has been chosen for Sky Sports coverage.

    Team news
    Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, Jorginho and Callum Hudson-Odoi are all out of the clash as they have tested positive for coronavirus.
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek could miss the game too as he has a knock, while Kai Havertz is out with an illness of his own.
    Trevor Chalobah limped off in the clash against Wolves at the weekend and also isn’t likely to be available.
    Brentford will still be without Ivan Toney, but it’s unclear how many positive coronavirus cases there are among their squad.
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    Odds

    Brentford – 4/1
    Brentford to qualify – 9/4
    Draw – 13/5
    Chelsea – 3/4
    Chelsea to qualify – 1/3

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    How Arsenal could line up against Sunderland with Smith Rowe and Pepe playing in strong Carabao Cup team

    ARSENAL welcome League One Sunderland to the Emirates on Tuesday night in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. The tournament offers Mikel Arteta and Co a real chance of silverware this season, and as a result the Spaniard is likely to field a strong side.
    Likely Arsenal line-up vs Sunderland
    Both Pepe and Smith Rowe are expected to startCredit: Getty
    Inevitably there will be some changes, but not having had European football means the Gunners can afford to play some of the big guns for the Carabao Cup quarter-final.
    Sunderland also come into the game in good form, currently sitting third in League One, so will be no walkovers.
    Black Cats boss Lee Johnson got his wish of drawing Arsenal away, with over 5,000 travelling fans expected in the capital.
    Cup keeper Bernd Leno is primed to start in goal, giving Aaron Ramsdale a well-deserved night off.
    And Arteta could also opt for two fresh faces at full-back, with Cedric Soares coming in for Takehiro Tomiyasu on the right and Nuno Tavares in for Kieran Tierney on the left.
    In the heart of defence Ben White could once again be handed a Carabao Cup start, as he was against Leeds in the last-sixteen.
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    But instead of regular partner Gabriel he may play alongside Rob Holding.
    Albert Sambi-Lokonga is out with Covid-19, meaning Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Mohamed Elneny are likely to start in the middle of the park.
    Emile Smith Rowe is anticipated to be in the starting line-up after two goals as a substitute in his last two Premier League outings.
    And Emirates outcast Nicolas Pepe is expected to come in on the right flank in place of Bukayo Saka, in what could be one of his final games in an Arsenal shirt.
    The Gunners are reportedly willing to let the £72m flop leave in January.
    On the left Gabriel Martinelli’s stunning recent form means he could be once again trusted from the start.
    And if Arteta wants experience up front then Alexandre Lacazette may be given another starting berth, along with the captain’s armband.
    Alternatively, Arteta could opt to place his trust in his youngsters and field a front two of Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun.
    Alternative Arsenal line-up vs Sunderland
    Calum Chambers could also get the nod at the back if Arteta decides to name an entirely new back-line.
    Chambers was on the scoresheet in the last round against Leeds within seconds of coming on as a sub.
    Other than that though Arteta is expected to go with a blend of youth and experience as he looks to book a spot in the semi-finals of the competition.
    Pabo Mari will miss out after testing positive for Covid-19, while Sead Kolasinac remains sidelined with an ankle problem.
    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also unlikely to feature again after being stripped as Arsenal captain following a disciplinary breach.
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    Is Arsenal vs Sunderland going ahead? Carabao Cup live stream, TV channel, team news info for quarter-final

    ARSENAL are set to host Sunderland in their Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Emirates.The Black Cats are the only non-Premier League club left in the competition – and sit third in League One as they battle for promotion.
    Gabriel Martinelli (right) starred as the Gunners beat Leeds last time out
    As things stands, the match is set to go ahead currently although football authorities continue to closely monitor the rise in Covid cases across the Premier League and the Football League.
    Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have enjoyed a return to form and have risen to fourth in the Premier League.

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    When is Arsenal vs Sunderland?
    Arsenal vs Sunderland takes place on Tuesday, December 21.
    The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
    The Emirates Stadium in north London plays host. Sunderland have sold out their full allocation of 5,200 seats in the away end.
    What TV channel and live stream is Arsenal vs Sunderland on?
    Arsenal vs Sunderland will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football.
    Sky Sports begin their coverage at 7pm.
    What is the team news?
    Arteta is set to shuffle his pack which could see a return to the starting line up for Nicolas Pepe.
    Though former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to miss out again due to disciplinary issues.
    Pablo Mari and Sambi Albert Lokonga are out after testing positive for Covid-19.
    Sunderland winger Leon Dajaku is set to be sidelined for the visitors after suffering an injury in the weekend’s draw with Ipswich.
    What is the odds?
    Arsenal to win: 1/6
    Draw: 13/2
    Sunderland to win: 16/1
    (Odds via Betfair)
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    Where Tottenham’s 2007/08 League Cup winning XI are now as Spurs chase first trophy under Antonio Conte

    TOTTENHAM’S wait for a piece of silverware has now stretched to 13 YEARS.In 2008, Juande Ramos led Spurs to the League Cup thanks to a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Wembley.
    This is the Tottenham starting XI that won the League Cup in 2008, 13 years ago
    The Spurs players celebrate their 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea at WembleyCredit: AFP
    Didier Drogba put the Blues in front with a free-kick before Dimitar Berbatov’s penalty sent the game into extra-time.
    Jonathan Woodgate grabbed the winner when Petr Cech punched the ball in from Jermaine Jenas’ free-kick into the defender’s head and it rebounded in.
    Harry Redknapp, Andre Villas-Boas, Tim Sherwood, Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo all came and went without a trophy.
    But what happened to the Tottenham team that beat Avram Grant’s side?
    GK: Paul Robinson
    The former England goalkeeper won his only major trophy that day at Wembley, the year after the last of his 41 England caps.
    He had seven seasons at Blackburn before a two-year, three-appearance spell at Burnley then retired in 2017 and is now doing media work.
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    RB: Alan Hutton
    The Scottish right-back joined Aston Villa in 2011 but had loans to Nottingham Forest, Mallorca and Bolton.
    He played in the 2015 FA Cup final and scored a memorable goal against rivals Birmingham in 2018 before hanging up his boots a year ago to step into media, too.
    CB: Jonathan Woodgate
    Match-winner Woodgate left Spurs in 2011 to join Stoke before returning to Middlesbrough a year later.
    He ended his playing career in 2016 and, after a brief stint as a scout for Liverpool, went into coaching – he took over as Boro manager in 2019 and had a spell in charge of Bournemouth, too.
    CB: Ledley King
    Ramos’ skipper that day had his career blighted by injuries and retired as a one-club man in 2012.
    He joined Jose Mourinho’s backroom staff last summer and is trying to help the club end their long wait.
    The 2008 League Cup was the only trophy in Paul Robinson’s career – incredibly he managed more goalsCredit: AFP
    Now the Bournemouth manager, Woodgate grabbed the winning goal in extra-timeCredit: AFP
    LB: Pascal Chimbonda
    The one-cap French full-back left Spurs that summer for Sunderland but returned to White Hart Lane in 2009 for a short stint.
    He then had spells at eight clubs in ten years – including QPR and Doncaster as well as non-league Market Draydon Town and Ashton Town – before stopping in 2019.
    RM: Aaron Lennon
    One of the two members of that team still actively playing professional football is Lennon.
    He had ten seasons at the Lane before joining Everton in 2015, Burnley in 2017 and is back at Turf Moor aged 34 after a spell in Turkey.
    CM: Jermaine Jenas
    Like Hutton, Jenas headed to Villa Park, albeit on loan, in 2011 before a temporary spell at hometown club Nottingham Forest.
    He ended his injury-hit career with the 2013-14 season at QPR before stepping into punditry with BT Sport and Match of the Day – and may even be lined up to replace Gary Lineker as host one day.
    Aaron Lennon is still playing and currently turns out for Turkish side Kayserispor aged 33Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    Jermaine Jenas has stepped into his role as a pundit well since his premature retirementCredit: PA:Press Association
    CM: Didier Zakora
    Zakora spent one more season at Tottenham before joining Sevilla for two years.
    After that Ivory Coast’s most-capped player had spells in Turkey, India and Indonesia and is now assistant boss at AFAD Djekanou in his homeland.
    LM: Steed Malbranque
    Malbranque spent a decade in England, with his time at Tottenham sandwiched between Fulham and Sunderland.
    Like Lennon, he is still active at FC Limonest Saint-Didier in France at the tender age of 41.

    ST: Robbie Keane
    Keane enjoyed a glittering career which also included spells at Inter Milan, Leeds, Liverpool and Celtic before five years at LA Galaxy and finally with ATK in Kolkata.
    A 146-cap Irish legend, he had spells as an assistant manager with Ireland and Middlesbrough, working under team-mate Woodgate.
    ST: Dimitar Berbatov
    Arguably the best player of that Spurs XI was Berbatov, who went on to win two league titles, another League Cup and the Club World Cup with Manchester United.
    The two-time Premier League golden-boot winner featured for Fulham, Monaco, PAOK and Kerela Blasters until his retirement in 2019 – the Bulgarian is now working towards to get his Uefa Pro coaching licence.
    Manager: Juande Ramos
    Ramos was sacked just eight months later with a win ratio in the league of 29 per cent.
    Harry Redknapp replaced him while he managed to land the Real Madrid job before stints at CSKA Moscow, Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and Malaga.
    He has been out of work since he resigned from Malaga in 2016.
    Younes Kaboul, Teemu Tainio and Tom Huddlestone came off the bench for Spurs that day while Radek Cerny and Darren Bent were unused subs.
    Robbie Keane celebrates at Wembley with his winner’s medal around his neckCredit: PA:Empics Sport
    Dimitar Berbatov made no mistake from the spot to equalise for SpursCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

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