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      EFL Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Start time, live stream, TV channel, ball numbers as final four learn fate

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      WE’RE approaching the business end of the Carabao Cup as the competition heads into the quarter-final stage.
      Brentford are the first to confirm their place in the semis, but who will join the Championship side?

      Man City won the trophy last season after defeating Aston VillaCredit: PA:Press Association

      Manchester City are the current holders and will also be in the draw after beating Arsenal at the Emirates.
      When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
      The draw for the semi-final of this year’s competition is set for Wednesday, December 23.
      It will follow the conclusion of Everton vs Man Utd.
      The match kick-offs at 8pm, so expect the draw around 10.15pm.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch the draw live on Sky Sports Main Event, Football and Ultra HD.
      Coverage will follow after the conclusion of the last quarter-final at Goodison Park.
      You can also stream the draw by heading to Carabao’s official social media on Twitter and Facebook.

      Who is in the draw?
      Four teams will go into the hat on Wednesday, with ties to be played in week beginning January 4, 2021.
      The quarter final ties are:
      Tuesday, December 22 – Brentford 1-0 Newcastle
      Tuesday, December 22 – Arsenal 1-4 Man City (8pm)
      Wednesday, December 23 – Stoke vs Tottenham (5.30pm)
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      Do EFL Carabao Cup games have extra time or penalties after 90 minutes if they finish in a draw?

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      THE Carabao Cup is back this week with the quarter-finals.
      This season’s tournament is down to the final eight, but what happens if games are all square after 90 minutes?

      Man City have won the last THREE League Cups in a rowCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Do Carabao Cup ties go to extra time or straight to penalties?

      If the score is level after 90 minutes, Carabao Cup ties up to the semi-final go STRAIGHT to penalties. Only from the semi-final – which will be single-legged this season – and final do ties have extra-time before penalties.
      The Carabao Cup will have no replays.
      What are the Carabao Cup quarter-final fixtures?

      Tuesday
      Brentford 1-0 Newcastle (5.30pm)
      Arsenal 1-4 Man City (8pm)
      Tonight
      Stoke City vs Tottenham Hotspur (5.30pm)
      Everton vs Manchester United (8pm)

      When is the Carabao Cup final?
      The Carabao Cup final has been moved from February 28 to Sunday April 25, 2021.
      The EFL have made the decision in a bid to have as many fans as possible attend the Wembley showdown which will kick off at 4pm.
      In a statement, the EFL said: “This season’s Carabao Cup final has been rescheduled and will now take place on Sunday 25 April 2021, with a 4pm kick-off.
      “It is the objective of the League to stage the final with as many supporters in attendance as possible.
      “And the decision has therefore been taken to move the final from its original date of Sunday February 28, 2021 to later in the year.
      “The number of fans permitted will be dependent on Government guidance in place at the time.
      “And it is hoped that moving the date to later in the year will give clubs and their fans the best opportunity to attend in person.
      “The competition is set to continue this week, with the quarter-finals to be played across Tuesday December 22 and Wednesday December 23, with all four games live on Sky Sports.” More

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      Stoke vs Tottenham LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’s Carabao Cup quarter-final

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      STOKE CITY welcome Tottenham to the bet365 Stadium tonight with a place in the Carabao Cup final-four up for grabs.
      Jose Mourinho’s side last won this trophy back in 2008 and are flying high in the Premier League this season.

      Harry Kane is hoping to lead Spurs to silverware this seasonCredit: EPA

      The Potters meanwhile have made a strong start to their own league campaign and saw off Aston Villa in the last round.
      When is Stoke vs Tottenham?
      Kick-off at the bet365 Stadium is at 5.30pm GMT.
      When the sides last met in 2018, Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane scored in a 2-1 victory for Spurs.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      Coverage begins at 5pm.
      If you’re not a Sky subscriber, grab a NOW TV pass from £9.99 to stream on a number of devices.

      Listen to all of the action LIVE on talkSPORT 2

      What is the team news?
      Giovani Lo Celso is a doubt for the visitors after going off in the defeat against Leicester at the weekend.
      Erik Lamela and Japhet Tanganga are also sidelined as Mourinho looks set to ring the changes, with Gareth Bale hoping for a start.
      Tyrese Campbell will miss the remainder of the campaign for Stoke, while Lee Gregory and Sam Clucas remain out.

      Match odds
      Stoke to win – 5/1
      Draw – 10/3
      Spurs victory – 1/2
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.

      HEAD-TO-HEAD
      Tottenham and Stoke’s first ever encounter took place way back in 1896 during an FA Cup tie that the Potters won comfortably with a score of 5-0.
      Since then, the two sides have faced off 94 times with Spurs winning the lion’s share as they count 48 victories compared to the Championship outfit’s 25.
      Tottenham and Stoke have only met once before in the Carabao Cup in 2011 when the competition was known as the Carling Cup.
      That match went to a dramatic penalty shoot-out which the Potters won 7-6 following a goalless draw at the Britannia Stadium.

      GOOD AFTERNOON FROM STOKE
      Welcome to our live coverage of the Carabao Cup quarter-final clash between Stoke and Tottenham at the Bet365 Stadium.
      Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is still determined to win silverware for the club and hopes tonight’s match will mark the beginning of the end of the north Londoners’ 12-year dry spell.
      The Carabao Cup has a rather special meaning for Tottenham as this is the trophy they won most recently in 2008, then known as the Carling Cup.
      However, Mourinho is still expected to rotate against Stoke ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Wolves at Molineux.
      It seems like Spurs will be without Giovani Lo Celso, who suffered a hamstring injury against Leicester at the weekend.
      Erik Lamela and Japhet Tanganga are both sidelined as they are nursing an achilles and shoulder injury respectively.
      Stoke, on the other hand, have been stricken by a crisis as they are missing four goalkeepers with starting keeper Adam Davies, Angus Gunn and Niki Maenpaa all injured while Joe Bursik is cup-tied.
      Thus, Potters boss Michael O’Neill will have to choose between Blondy Nna Noukeu, who has no first-team experience, and 37-year-old Andy Lonergan for the No1 spot.
      To make matters worse, the hosts will also be missing three of their most experienced players as John Obi Mikel, Joe Allen and Ryan Shawcross are all sidelined.

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      Everton vs Man Utd: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for TONIGHT’S Carabao Cup quarter-final

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      EVERTON welcome Manchester United to Goodison for a Carabao Cup quarter-final clash tonight.
      The Toffees are in excellent record form having won three on the bounce in the Premier League – but haven’t won this trophy since 1984.

      Man Utd proved too strong for Leeds as they fired in six at Old TraffordCredit: AP:Associated Press

      United meanwhile are fresh from a 6-2 hammering over Leeds and are looking to win this competition for the sixth time.
      When is Everton vs Man Utd?
      Kick-off tonight is at 8pm GMT.
      The match follows the other quarter-final between Stoke and Tottenham.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      The match is live on Sky Sports Main Event, Football and Ultra HD.
      Coverage follow the game at the bet365 Stadium.
      If you don’t have a Sky subscription, you can watch by getting a 24-hour NOW TV pass from £9.99.

      Listen to all of the action LIVE on talkSPORT

      What is the team news?
      After his brace against Leeds, United will be without Scott McTominay who has a groin problem.
      Luke Shaw could return following illness, while Edinson Cavani looks set to start upfront after being on the bench in the 6-2 mauling.
      Allan is out for the hosts with a hamstring injury and James Rodriguez is still missing after suffering a slight calf strain.

      Match odds
      Everton to win – 9/4
      Draw – 5/2
      Man Utd victory – 11/10
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Carlo Ancelotti reveals he rejected chance to be new Man Utd boss after personal plea by Sir Alex Ferguson

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI revealed he rejected Sir Alex Ferguson’s personal offer to replace him as Manchester United boss.
      The legendary Old Trafford manager retired in 2013 and personally contacted the Italian over taking over.

      Carlo Ancelotti turned down the offer to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United bossCredit: PA:Press Association

      But Ancelotti could not accept the proposal – because he had already agreed to take the job at Real Madrid.
      And the Everton chief insisted there had not been another opportunity since.
      Speaking ahead of his side’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against United, Ancelotti was asked about managing the Red Devils.
      He said: “I can say that I still keep a fantastic relationship with Sir Alex, and we met when he decided to stop (retire).

      “But I was close to Real Madrid, and so I appreciate the fact that at that time he talked to me. And that’s it, no other opportunity.”
      Ex-Toffees boss David Moyes ended up taking the job but did not last a season before Louis van Gaal and then Jose Mourinho came in.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrated his two-year anniversary in charge last weekend – and called on his players to deliver his first piece of silverware this season.
      For Ancelotti, he enjoyed two years at Real Madrid after leaving Paris Saint-Germain – winning the Champions League and Club World Cup at the Bernabeu.

      He then moved on to short spells with Bayern Munich and Napoli before taking over at Goodison Park a year ago on Monday.
      The legendary Roma and Milan midfielder added: “Of course Manchester United is a fantastic club, a fantastic team I battled against them a lot of times when Sir Alex was there, when I was at Chelsea.
      “I have a lot of respect for this team, for this club, it is a historical club in the world of football like Milan, like Real Madrid, a lot of respect.”
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      Ancelotti went to Real Madrid instead, winning the Champions League in his first seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He is now enjoying himself at Everton with his side pushing for a top-four finishCredit: Reuters

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      How Tottenham could line-up at Stoke with Alli and Bale leading attack as Mourinho looks to win first trophy with club

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      TOTTENHAM are looking to end their three-match winless run by taking a step closer to Wembley when they face Stoke tonight.
      Jose Mourinho knows the Carabao Cup provides him with the perfect opportunity to deliver silverware to the trophy-starved Spurs faithful.

      Both Dele Alli and Gareth Bale could start for Spurs at Stoke

      And with the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea already out of the competition, he faces some big decisions on his starting line-up ahead of the trip to the Potteries.
      The Portuguese boss has already stated he will field ‘a mixture’ of his usual Premier league and Europa League sides for the clash against the Championship outfit.
      That could prove to be good news for both Dele Alli and Gareth Bale.
      The England international has struggled for match action this term and continues to be linked with a transfer move away next month.

      But he was left out of the squad for Sunday’s defeat to Leicester.
      That could be due to Mourinho saving him for tonight – or it could just be another sign that Alli is set for further disappointment later.
      Bale came on at the break against the Foxes and will be expecting to take his place in attack.
      However, it remains to be seen whether Mourinho will continue to play Vinicius as striker or opt for Harry Kane.

      Tottenham have mixed it about in the cup so far this season, but the boss will be desperate to get his hands on the trophy come April, and that could lead to him opting to keep the spine of his first-choice XI.
      Hugo Lloris, Toby Alderweireld, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Kane are integral members of his line-up, and he may decide to start them all and make changes elsewhere.
      Giovani Lo Celso suffered an injury at the weekend while Tanguy Ndombele was hooked at the break.
      Both Erik Lamela and Japhet Tanganga have returned to light training but seem unlikely to be thrown straight back into action for the big quarter-final clash.

      Mourinho must decide whether to start with Kane in attack
      Serge Aurier endured a difficult afternoon against Leicester, which should see Matt Doherty step in to replace him at full-back.
      Meanwhile, Ben Davies, Harry Winks and Davinson Sanchez will also be eyeing minutes – but the latter may miss out to Eric Dier.
      Son Heung-Min, along with Kane, has been Tottenham’s best performer to date this campaign, but it seems that he is only likely to start on the bench.
      And that could lead to Lucas Moura or Steven Bergwijn getting the nod to help Spurs try and seal a place in the last four.

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      Gabriel Jesus wore mouthguard that left fans baffled during Man City win over Arsenal after painful tooth injury

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      GABRIEL JESUS’ mouthguard left fans baffled during Manchester City’s win over Arsenal.
      The Brazilian striker, 23, wore the gum shield at the Emirates on Tuesday night.

      Gabriel Jesus was all smiles as he celebrated his goal against Arsenal in the Carabao CupCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The beaming smile was brighter and whiter than usual thanks to the gum shield he was wearingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      And it could be seen as a lucky charm for the forward after he ended his seven-match goal drought inside three minutes in the 4-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final win.
      Celebrating his early header past Runar Alex Runarsson, Jesus’ beaming smile revealed the big white protectors in his mouth – confusing many.
      Some fans thought he had gone full Roberto Firmino mode by whitening his pearlers, but the real reason behind the mouthguard is a lot simpler – albeit slightly bizarre.
      Jesus has been struggling with painful teeth after a collision during last week’s draw with West Brom which then kept him out of the weekend victory at Southampton.

      Speaking on Saturday, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola explained: “He trained yesterday [Friday], but didn’t feel good with his teeth.
      “He decided not to join us at St Mary’s.”
      But the new look still led to some funny reactions on social media.
      One said: “Just screamed out loud about Gabriel Jesus’ teeth then I realised he’s got a gum shield on.”

      Another wrote: “Genuinely thought they were Gabriel Jesus’s real teeth there.”
      And a final user added: “I was about to say why are Gabriel Jesus’ teeth so white only to find out it’s gum guards.”

      It is understood he picked up the tooth injury against West Brom last weekCredit: Rex Features

      The striker ended his goal drought by heading past Runar Alex Runarsson in the third minuteCredit: EPA

      Jesus’ Brazil team-mate Roberto Firmino has earned a reputation for his shiny white pearlersCredit: AFP or licensors

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      Solskjaer challenges Man Utd squad to win first trophy as boss as ex-coach reveals why ‘it’s hardest job in football’

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has challenged his Manchester United squad to win him his first trophy as Old Trafford boss.
      The Norwegian celebrated his two-year anniversary in charge at the weekend.

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is calling on his players to deliver his first trophy as Manchester United bossCredit: Reuters

      The Red Devils have not won a trophy since the Europa League in 2017Credit: Getty – Contributor

      And now he is calling on his players to deliver silverware.
      United’s last major trophy was the Europa League in 2017 but the club face Everton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday night.
      Solskjaer, who won nine major honours as a player under Sir Alex Ferguson, said: “Yes, of course it is something we’re aiming for.
      “We want to improve every season and to improve on last year is to get to the final.

      “Of course, when you get to the final, there’s only one thing that matters — and that’s to lift the trophy.
      “I remember winning my first trophy. Even towards the end of my career, it was Patrice Evra’s and Nemanja Vidic’s first trophy in the 2006 Carling Cup.
      “It does give something to a team. We are desperate to get our hands on a trophy, and these players are desperate to learn how to win.”
      Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Bruno Fernandes are among the big-money signings to arrive since the Europa League success in 2017 under Jose Mourinho.

      Mason Greenwood, Dean Henderson, Brandon Williams and Scott McTominay have all graduated from the Red Devils academy in that time and hunting trophies with their boyhood clubs.
      Solskjaer’s former coach Rene Meulensteen, who worked under Ferguson for six years at Old Trafford, explained why being United boss is the hardest job in football.
      Speaking to talkSPORT, the Dutchman said: “They are [in the mix] and everybody is talking about the two games in hand. It shows again what a strange league this is going to be.
      “Ole’s been in charge for two years now – he knows that pressure will never go away when you are working for a club like Manchester United.
      “It will always be there and people will always find something to criticise.
      “He just needs to focus and make he takes every game as it comes. There is no point speculating ‘what ifs’.
      “United is probably the most difficult club to work for because you need to play attacking and entertaining football and win games. It is the hardest formula.
      “We all saw Mourinho struggling with that and you don’t get away with playing that style week in week out at Manchester United.”
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      — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) December 21, 2020

      Brandon Williams, Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay have broken into the team since United last won a trophyCredit: Reuters

      Meulensteen worked as a coach for Solskjaer under Sir Alex FergusonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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