When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw this week?
The Carabao Cup fourth round takes place this week as domestic football returns following the World Cup, with a host of top clubs in action.
The standout tie is Manchester City - who beat Chelsea in the third round - hosting Liverpool as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp meet in the League Cup for the very first time.
Elsewhere, Manchester United host Burnley, Newcastle United face Bournemouth and Southampton play Lincoln City.
League Two side Gillingham - who stunned Brentford on penalties in round three - travel to Molineux to take on Wolves in another contest against Premier League opposition.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the draw:
When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?
The draw will take place after the Manchester City vs Liverpool fourth round tie on Thursday 22nd December, at around 10pm (GMT).
How can I watch it?
The draw will be aired on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football as part of the broadcaster’s coverage of Manchester City vs Liverpool. Clips will also appear on the Carabao Cup’s social media channels.
Who will be in the draw?
Wolves/Gillingham
Newcastle/Bournemouth
Southampton/Lincoln City
MK Dons/Leicester City
Charlton/Brighton
Blackburn Rovers/Nottingham Forest
Manchester United/Burnley
Manchester City/Liverpool
What is the format of the quarter-finals?
Single leg ties with the game going to a penalty shoot-out if the scores are level after 90 minutes.
When will the quarter-final matches be played?
The four quarter-final ties will be played on the week commencing Monday 9 January.
What are the other Carabao Cup key dates?
Quarter-finals: Week commencing 9 January 2023
Semi-finals: First-leg - week commencing 23 January; second-leg - week commencing 30 January
Final: Sunday February 26, 2023
