The Carabao Cup semi-final draw has been made, and Chelsea will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the upcoming match. The Blues secured their spot in the last four by defeating Cardiff 3-1 on Tuesday, but they'll have to wait until next week to learn their opponent at Stamford Bridge. In the other tie, Newcastle, the current holders, secured a late 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday, and they've been drawn against Manchester City, who beat Brentford 2-0. The final EFL Cup quarter-final between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, originally scheduled for this week, has been postponed to December 23rd due to Palace's involvement in the UEFA Conference League. This move was necessary to avoid Palace playing three games in five days. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta expressed frustration over the rescheduling but understood the situation. The Carabao Cup semi-final first leg is set for the week starting January 12th, 2026, with the second leg scheduled for the week of February 2nd, 2026. The final will take place at Wembley on March 22nd, 2026.
