Quarter-Final Matchups Set for the Carabao Cup
With Wednesday’s matches complete, the quarter-final draw for this season’s Carabao Cup has officially taken shape. The competition is now down to its final eight teams, and some familiar Premier League powerhouses have been eliminated from the fray.
Top seed Manchester City suffered an upset defeat at the hands of Tottenham, bringing an abrupt end to their Cup run. Meanwhile, reigning champions Liverpool will face a tough test on their travels, as they take on Southampton in a highly anticipated matchup.
In other matches, Arsenal will host Crystal Palace, secured a hard-fought victory over Preston North End on Wednesday night, and Newcastle United will entertain Brentford in the other quarter-final fixtures.
The most eagerly anticipated match of the round certainly falls to Manchester United’s visit to Tottenham Hotspur, setting up an intriguing encounter between two of the Premier League’s most storied clubs.
The full quarter-final schedule can be found below:
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United
- Arsenal FC vs Crystal Palace
- Newcastle United vs Brentford FC
- Southampton FC vs Liverpool FC
In other news, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has cast a skeptical eye on the buzz surrounding Ruben Amorim’s potential appointment as the club’s next manager.
Scholes is unconvinced that Amorim possesses the qualities necessary to lead Manchester United back to domestic and European success, citing his lack of experience at the top level.
Instead, Scholes believes that Thomas Tuchel would have been the ideal candidate to take the reins at Old Trafford. Although Tuchel is now committed to his position with the English national team, Scholes is adamant that his proven track record and extensive experience make him the superior choice.
In a discussion on The Overlap Fan Debate, Scholes emphasized, “Thomas Tuchel has a remarkable ability to manage an elite football club, and his background and achievements make him a prime candidate to secure crucial victories and achieve great success.”
When asked about Amorim, Scholes acknowledged that he does bring a certain charisma and presence to the role but expressed reservations about his ability to succeed in the Premier League.
