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      Do Carabao Cup semi-finals have extra-time or go straight to penalties if drawn?

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      WE have reached what promises to be a blockbuster set of Carabao Cup semi-finals – and there is always one question at the front of everyone’s mind.Is there extra time and penalties if the tie ends all square after two legs? Liverpool are the current Carabao Cup holdersCredit: GETTYWill Carabao Cup semi-final ties go to extra-time and penalties?If the scoreline is level after two legs we’ll go into 30 minutes of extra-time, and then if the score still level it’s penalties.Away goals are not counted as double.Extra-time is only used in the Carabao Cup from the semi-finals and onwards.What happened in the final last year?Last year, Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea contested the Carabao Cup final.The Reds secured Jurgen Klopp a piece of silverware in his swansong season after Virgil van Dijk headed in a 118th-minute winner.The Dutchman’s winner in last gasp winner secured a 10th League Cup for Liverpool, the most in the competition’s history.When is the Carabao Cup final?The 2025 Carabao Cup final is set to take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 16.Kick-off time has not yet been confirmed, but the 2024 final kicked off at 3pm.The official kick-off time will be confirmed in the coming weeks. More

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      When is the Carabao Cup final 2025? Date, kick-off time, TV channel and stream details

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      NEWCASTLE will take on Liverpool for a chance to take home the first trophy of the season at Wembley.Arne Slot will be taking Premier League leaders to face Eddie Howe in the Carabao Cup final.Liverpool will be looking to win back to back Carabao Cup finalsCredit: GettyAlexander Isak guided Newcastle to the Carabao Cup finalCredit: GettyThe Carabao Cup is the first trophy available of the domestic treble in the 2024/25 season. Liverpool are the defending champions, after beating Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea side 1-0 in the 2023/24 final.When is the Carabao Cup final?The Carabao Cup final in 2025 is set to take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 16.Kick-off time has not yet been confirmed, but the 2024 final kicked off at 3pm.The official kick-off time will be confirmed in the coming days.Who is in the Carabao Cup final?Defending champions Liverpool took home the trophy last season, beating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley Stadium.Read more FootballAn open game saw Chelsea miss a handful of good chances, before in extra time Virgil van Dijk headed in the first and only goal of the final.Van Dijk’s header won Jurgen Klopp his last trophy as manager of the Reds.This year, after two semi-finals, consisting of two legged play offs, Newcastle will face Liverpool for the first trophy of the season.Eddie Howe’s side reached the final for the second time in three seasons, beating Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate in dominant fashion.Most read in FootballWhile Liverpool overturned the 1-0 deficit into a 4-1 thrashing over Spurs and booked their place in their second Carabao Cup final in two years.How to watch the Carabao Cup final 2025 and is it available for streaming?Sky Sports currently holds the rights to the FA Cup, so will be showing the game live on Sky Sports, or via the Sky Go and Sky Sports app for streaming.Sky Sports and the EFL came to an agreement to show one fixture per round of the Carabao Cup semi-finals on ITV1 and ITVX, so could reach an agreement for free-to-air coverage of the final.The game will be played at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 16, with the kick-off time to be announced in the coming days. More

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      Liverpool vs Tottenham live stream FREE – how to watch Carabao Cup semi-final

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      LIVERPOOL welcome Tottenham to Anfield for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final TONIGHT!Spurs arrive on Merseyside with a slender one-goal lead after they stunned the Premier League leaders with a 1-0 win in the first leg.Lucas Bergvall’s late strike in the first leg is what separates the two sides ahead of the reverse legCredit: GettyLucas Bergvall’s 86th-minute strike was the matchwinner in early January, leaving Liverpool with it all to do this evening.Many will fancy Arne Slot’s men to turn the tie on its head, with the Reds leading the scoring charts in the Premier League this term and Spurs having a leaky, inexperienced backline.Tonight’s blockbuster Carabao Cup semi-final second leg will not be one you will want to miss – and you can tune in for absolutely NOTHING!How to watch Liverpool vs Tottenham for FREELiverpool vs Tottenham will be broadcast for FREE on ITV1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans can live stream the crunch Carabao Cup semi-final second leg via the ITVX app/website.This follows an agreement between Sky Sports, ITV, and the EFL to give all UK football fans the chance to watch free-to-air coverage of select Carabao Cup and EFL fixtures.Sky Sports Football will also be airing the match, but you will require a valid Sky Sports subscription to watch the game on that channel.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog of Liverpool vs Tottenham.Most read in FootballWhat happened in the other Carabao Cup semi-final?Newcastle brought a two-goal lead back to Tyneside after Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon fired the Magpies to a 2-0 win at Arsenal in the first leg.The Gunners left themselves with it all to do in front of a raucous St James’ Park on Wednesday night.But it was Eddie Howe’s men that looked the most dangerous from the off despite having a two-goal advantage.Jacob Murphy extended the Toon’s aggregate lead to 3-0 early in the first half after he tapped in from close range following Isak’s shot cannoning off the inside of the post.Just after the interval, things got even better for the North East outfit after Gordon pounced on a slack pass from David Raya to all but send the Geordies to Wembley.Arsenal failed to complete a comeback for the ages, meaning Newcastle await in March’s blockbuster final for either Liverpool or Tottenham.Newcastle have secured their spot in the Carabao Cup finalCredit: GettyUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Who is Liverpool vs Tottenham referee Craig Pawson and how do in-stadium VAR announcements work?

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      LIVERPOOL and Tottenham are set to clash in a HUGE semi-final tie at Anfield, with both sides aiming for a spot in the Carabao Cup final.Craig Pawson will take charge of the game, with VAR set to continue their trial of in-stadium announcements.Craig Pawson will take charge of the second leg between Tottenham and LiverpoolLucas Bergvall controversially scored the only goal in the first legArne Slot and Liverpool go into the second leg with a mountain to climb, having lost the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Lucas Bergvall controversially scored the winner for Tottenham, having not seen a second yellow card for a late challenge on Curtis Jones earlier in the game.How do the VAR in-stadium announcements work?VAR has implemented the in-stadium announcements as part of an ongoing trial during the Carabao Cup semi-finals.As usual, the Video Assistant Referee can make decisions in the event of foul play or can advise the referee to go to the monitor to review a decision.Read more FootballLIVERPOOL VS SPURS – LATEST UPDATESIn these instances, once the referee or VAR has made a decision, the on-field referee will broadcast his decision to the stadium via the PA system.The first time this was used in the Carabao Cup was during the first leg of this tie, when Dominic Solanke had a goal ruled out for offside. The system had seen a successful trial at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.Most read in FootballWho is Craig Pawson?Craig Pawson is an English referee who will take charge of the Carabao Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Tottenham.Pawson has been a referee in the Premier League since 2013, after spending a spell as a referee in the Football League between 2008-13.He had been a FIFA listed referee since 2015, but stepped down in 2024.‘The ref made a mistake’ – Virgil van Dijk furious at Bergvall’s winner moments after Spurs star should have seen redWill there be extra time in the Liverpool vs Tottenham game?If Liverpool score once and Tottenham fail to reply then yes, there will be extra time.The game will have an extra 30 minutes should it end level on aggregate after 90 minutes.If the scores remain level after extra time, then the game will be decided by a penalty shootout.What TV channel is Liverpool vs Tottenham on and can the match be live streamed FREE?The Carabao Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Tottenham will be available to watch on Sky Sports, as well as ITV1.The game is available for stream on Sky Go or the Sky Sports app, and will also be available for FREE on the ITVX app/website.The game will kick-off at 8pm GMT from Anfield, with coverage set to start around an hour and a half prior to kick-off.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Newcastle vs Arsenal live stream: How to watch Carabao Cup semi-final second leg

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      ARSENAL and Newcastle meet for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final TONIGHT.The Toon already have one foot in the final after their massive 2-0 win at the Emirates, but can Arteta’s men inspire a shock comeback?Alexander Isak was on the scoresheet in the first legCredit: AFPArsenal were left in shock after losing the first legCredit: GettyThe Gunners got off to the worst possible start to the two-legged tie after Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon fired the Toon to victory in early January.Despite Arteta’s men’s domination, it wasn’t enough to break down Eddie Howe’s team or prevent them from scoring.Arsenal and their fans know they must put on nothing short of a perfect display to overcome the raucous atmosphere at St James’ Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArteta will be desperate to reach the final, which would give him a chance to add another trophy to his sole FA Cup win in 2020.Eddie Howe’s men were in this exact position two years ago when they reached the final, beating Southampton in the semis – a lot of their players already have experience in this situation.While they have a two-goal advantage going into this game, the Magpies still cannot afford any slip-ups, as Arsenal will be ready to capitalise.How to watch Newcastle vs ArsenalNewcastle vs Arsenal will be available for UK viewers on Sky Sports. It will be shown on two channels, Main Event and Football.It can also be streamed on Sky Go. Sky Go is a free streaming service for Sky customers, however you must have the sky sports package to stream the match. Non-Sky customers will not be able to watch the match.SunSport will also blog all the build-up and the action as it happens.Most read in FootballCarabao Cup semi-final scheduleTuesday, January 7Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (1st leg)Wednesday, January 8Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool (1st leg)Wednesday, February 5Newcastle vs Arsenal (2nd leg)Thursday, February 6Liverpool vs Tottenham (2nd leg) More

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      Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for heavyweight clash

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      DEREK CHISORA and Otto Wallin prepare for battle as they go head to head in a heavyweight clash in Manchester.Derek Chisora has already vowed to end his sparkling career after his 50th fight, and enters his 49th and penultimate fight on Saturday, February 8.Derek Chisora saw off Joe Joyce last summer in LondonCredit: GettyOtto Wallin looks for a 28th victory against Derek ChisoraCredit: ReutersWith a record of 35-13-0, Chisora has fought the best of the best in the heavyweight division.His last bout was a sensational unanimous decision victory over Joe Joyce in July last year, but with only two more to retirement, Otto Wallin will want to put a stopper in his retirement tour.Swedish boxer Wallin has a record of 27-2-1 after 30 fights, most recently in a losing effort to Anthony Joshua in Riyadh.His first loss was to Anthony Joshua’s fellow British fighter, Tyson Fury, in 2019.When is Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin?Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin will take place on Saturday, February 8The card will be live on TNT Sports from around 6pm GMT.Ring walks are expected around 10pm GMT.The CO-OP Live in Manchester will host the event.What TV channel is Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin and can it be live streamed?Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin will be live of TNT Sports.TNT Sports will stream the action live to viewers in the UK.Non-members can take out a monthly subscription for £29.99 to watch the fight.Coverage is expected to get underway at around 6pm GMT.Full cardDerek Chisora vs Otto WallinWilly Hutchinson vs Zach Parker for the vacant WBC silver light-heavyweight championshipNathan Heaney vs Sofiane KhatiJack Rafferty vs Reece MacMillan for the British, Commonwealth & WBC super-lightweight championshipMasood Abdulah vs Zak Miller for the Commonwealth featherweight championshipNelson Hysa vs Todorche Cvetkov for the WBO European heavyweight championshipWalter Fury vs Joe HardyJoe Copper vs Artjom SpatarLewis Williams vs Cristian UwakaLeighton Birchall vs TBAJermaine Dhilwayo vs Mark Butler More

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      When does January transfer window 2025 close? Deadline Day dates for Premier League, EFL and Europe

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      DEADLINE DAY has ARRIVED in the UK – with teams now having limited time to complete their final transfers of the January window.But when is it closing this year, and is it the same deadline across European leagues?Marcus Rashford moved to Aston Villa in one of the biggest moves of the January windowCredit: GettyWhen did the January transfer window open?English football clubs opened their January transfer window this year on Wednesday, January 1.The rules state that new signings are eligible for the next Premier League game if the club submit the required documents by midday on the last working day before that match.When time does the transfer Deadline Day window show?The transfer deadline for British clubs is on Monday, February 3 at 11pm GMT.After the transfer window closes, clubs are required to submit a squad list.Elsewhere the winter transfer deadlines are also on February 3 but have different finish times (all GMT): Bundesliga (5pm)Serie A (7pm), Ligue 1 (10pm) La Liga (11pm)Premier League / EFL (11pm)Is the transfer window different for the Premier League and EFL?The transfer window is the same for the Premier League and EFL.Most read in FootballPremier League clubs cannot register more than two players on loan at any one time.Emergency loans are allowed to be made for EFL clubs if all their professional goalkeepers are unavailable due to injury, suspension or international call-ups.Are there any other transfer windows still open?In short, yes – lots of ongoing transfer windows are open for days, weeks and even months after today’s deadline.In Europe, notable windows still open include in the Netherlands and Portugal (both tomorrow, February 4).Turkey’s transfer window is open until February 11.Switzerland and Croatia have another two weeks to sign players (February 17).Many smaller leagues European leagues are also open until the end of March.Players wanting to move to the MLS have until April 23, but the Saudi Arabia transfer market has already closed, on January 31. More

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      Why are Man Utd and Crystal Palace players wearing black armbands?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Crystal Palace in a huge Premier League clash TODAY.And both sets of players are wearing black armbands ahead of the 67th anniversary of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster.Both sets of players are wearing black armbands during today’s matchCredit: GettyWhy are Man Utd and Crystal Palace players wearing black armbands?Both clubs are paying their respects to the 23 people who tragically lost their lives in the 1958 Munich Air Disaster.The darkest moment in Man Utd’s history claimed the lives of eight United players and three officials.Before United’s match with Crystal Palace, fans gathered outside the stadium to remember those who had died.Both managers, Ruben Amorim and Oliver Glasner laid wreaths on the side of the pitch before the match.READ MORE IN MAN UTD The women’s team also paid their respects during their WSL fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend. More