Match previews

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

EVERTON welcome Manchester United to Goodison for a Carabao Cup quarter final showdown.
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?
This last-eight clash will be held on Wednesday, December 23.
Kick-off 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

TOTTENHAM face Championship side Stoke 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?
This last-eight clash is set for Wednesday, December 23.
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. More

MAN City hammered Arsenal to make it 18 successful League Cup ties in a row and pile the pressure on Mikel Arteta.
Gabriel Jesus headed home after just two minutes before Alexandre Lacazette headed home an equaliser.

But things went wrong for the Gunners when Gabriel Martinelli went off injured early in the second half.
A howler from goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson saw Man City take the lead from a Riyad Mahrez free kick.
And Phil Foden and Aymeric Laporte then made the game safe.

THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT
Man City storm into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup as they look to win it four times in a row.
As for Arsenal, it’s more disappointment and the pressure is really starting to build on Arteta who must be wondering where his next win will be coming from.
It’s been a pleasure, have a good one.

ART ATTACK
Mikel Arteta must be thinking that someone up there has got it in for him as he contemplates a miserable Christmas and an unhappy New Year.
Even his magic touch in the cup competitions has now deserted the bewildered Spaniard who simply doesn’t know where his next win is coming from.
His struggling team were ruthlessly put to the sword by a rampant Manchester City looking to win the League Cup for a fourth straight season.
And with friends like Pep Guardiola, Arteta certainly doesn’t need enemies.
His managerial mentor clearly wasn’t in the mood to do for his former Etihad assistant any favours on yet another night to forget for Arsenal.
READ MORE: ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY MATCH REPORT

HORROR SHOW
Let’s relive Runarsson’s calamitous performance tonight….

ON TARGET
Listen to Mahrez’s words for yourself.

“I was surprised at the position of the ‘keeper. He was so close to the post.”Riyad Mahrez talks us through his free-kick that set Manchester City on their way in the second half.Watch the reaction on Sky Sports Football 📺 pic.twitter.com/sZoutElZZ7
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) December 22, 2020

MAHREZ SPEAKS
Speaking after playing a key role in City’s win tonight, Mahrez said: “We started good and then they equalised.
“In the second half we scored the lucky freekick. When we put the third one it was more easy for us … Sometimes it’s like this, you cannot always dominate every game.”
“I was surprised by the position of the keeper. He was so close to the post. I thought he was going to move.
“That’s why I put it there. But he didn’t move and luckily he didn’t catch it properly.”

CITY LOVE A CUP
Man City are unbeaten in their last 18 League Cup ties dating back to October 2016. Unbelievable.
They have now reached the semi-final of the League Cup for the FOURTH season running.

Credit: Getty Images

FULL-TIME STATS
Man City continued to dominate the ball in the second half and they got rewarded for it with three goals.

Neither side had a lot of touches inside the opposition penalty area, City (right) managed 21 to Arsenal’s (left) 10.

FT: ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
Man City started the second half how they started the first, on top.
Mahrez won a free-kick JUST on the edge of the penalty area after showing some neat footwork and drawing a foul.
He stepped up and fired towards the keepers side of the net, Runarsson tried to stop it but it went straight through his arms.
Foden got in the act minutes later racing clear of the Arsenal backline before firing past the keeper.
And Laporte got City’s fourth of the night, meeting Foden’s wonderful cross at the back post.
Pep Guardiola’s City are into the semi-finals and the love affair with the Carabao Cup continues!

PEEEEEEP!
THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE GOES AT THE EMIRATES!

ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
90. Mahrez drives towards goal, cuts in on his left foot and looks to sneak a shot in at the near post but Runarsson was down quickly to his left to save.

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90. Just the two additional minutes at the end of the second half.

ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
86. Fernandinho wins the 50-50 against Maitland-Niles and the ball falls into the path of Aguero 35 yards from goal.
Aguero spots Zinchenko making a run towards the edge of the penalty area and plays a wonderful pass setting up a shooting opportunity, but the left-back fires high and wide.

ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
84. Balogun turns well and drives towards the Man City penalty area before playing the ball into the feet of Pepe.
Pepe turns and shifts the ball onto his left foot and fires JUST wide of the far post.
Good running from Balogun in the initial build-up.

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82. Foden runs clear of Ceballos, but loses control just before he gets to Gabriel on the edge of the Arsenal penalty area.

ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
80. Kolasinac drives towards the Man City penalty area before playing a one-two with Smith-Rowe, the left-back almost latches onto the return pass but Walker beats him to it.

ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
77. City are cruising towards the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Credit: Getty Images

ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
76. Man City are making another change and rodri is making way for Kyle walker.
And for Arsenal, Lacazette makes way for young-gun Balogun.

ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
75. Man City have been ruthless in the second half, scoring all three of their second half attempts on goal.
Huge gap in quality between the two teams.

ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
73. Aguero is on for Jesus.

ARSENAL 1-4 MAN CITY 
72. The corner is take short to Foden, the youngster cuts back onto his right foot beating his marker.
He whips the ball into the penalty area right onto the edge of the six-yard box and Laporte heads it home!
Game over now.

GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL!!!!!
LAPORTE HEADS HOME CITY’S FOURTH!!!!
MAN CITY ARE RUNNING AWAY WITH THE QUARTER-FINAL TIE!!!

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71. Mahrez isolates Gabriel one-on-one on the right-side of the penalty area, he tries to lose Gabriel with a couple of step overs but the defender stands firm.
City corner.

ARSENAL 1-3 MAN CITY 
70. Sergio Aguero is getting ready to come on, he loves a goal against Arsenal, 11 goals in his last 18.

ARSENAL 1-3 MAN CITY 
70. First time we’ve really seen Cedric on the ball and it’s a short cameo as he passes it off to Pepe.

ARSENAL 1-3 MAN CITY 
69. Silva makes way for Ferran Torres, a positive substitution by Pep Guardiola.

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ARSENAL come up against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals this week.
The Gunners have been on a wretched run of form in the league, and it doesn’t get much easier against City, who will be looking to make it to yet another Carabao Cup final.

Arsenal will be hoping to make it to the Carabao Cup semi-finalsCredit: AP:Associated Press
What time does Arsenal vs Man City kick-off?
Arsenal’s clash with Man City in the Carabao Cup quarter-final will get underway from 8pm on Tuesday, December 22.
The game will take place at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
There will be no fans in attendance because London is in tier 4 of the government’s coronavirus restrictions.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
The game will be available for live streaming from the Sky Go or NOW TV app.
Both of those apps can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.

Team news

Arsenal will be without their captain and star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang because of a calf injury.
Thomas Partey is also still on the doctor’s table while Granit Xhaka continues his suspension.
Gabriel Magalhaes should be back in contention to play after finishing his own suspension.
Raheem Sterling could start for City while Gabriel Jesus may miss out because of a dental problem.

The likes of Sergio Aguero and Phil Foden will also be pushing to start.
Odds
Arsenal – 19/5
Draw – 16/5
Man City – 8/13

*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

CHAMPIONSHIP side Brentford take on Newcastle in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup.
A place in this season’s last four is up for grabs, which will be just one step away from a Wembley Stadium showpiece at the end of February.

Callum Wilson could play for Newcastle against BrentfordCredit: PA:Press Association
What time does Brentford vs Newcastle kick-off?
Brentford’s important clash with Newcastle will get underway at 5.30pm on Tuesday, December 22.
The game will take place at the Brentford Community Stadium.
There will be no fans in attendance as London is in tier 4 of the government’s coronavirus restriction guidelines.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Brentford’s quarter-final game with Newcastle will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
The clash is available for live streaming on your Sky Go or NOW TV apps.
Both apps can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.

Team news

Brentford can welcome Ethan Pinnock back into their side after he served his one-game suspension.
In goal for Brentford, Luke Daniels could be given the chance with Christian Norgaard also in the running to play after returning from injury.
For Newcastle, they’re likely to make several changes to the side which drew with Fulham in the Premier League.
Andy Carroll will be hoping for a start, as will Ryan Fraser, who hasn’t featured too regularly for the Magpies in the league.

Odds
Brentford – 23/20
Draw – 29/10
Newcastle – 9/5
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More