EFL Cup
Manchester City beat Newcastle to advance in EFL Cup
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Manchester City secured a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semi-final second leg, advancing 5-1 on aggregate to the final against Arsenal. Omar Marmoush scored twice early, with Tijjani Reijnders adding a third before Anthony Elanga's late consolation for Newcastle. The win ends Newcastle's defense of the title they won last March.
Arsenal defender Gabriel has pulled out of Brazil's upcoming friendly matches due to right knee pain, becoming the sixth Gunners player ruled out of international duty. This follows Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday. Gabriel joins William Saliba and others on the injury list ahead of a busy schedule.
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Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney described Phil Foden's late substitution in Manchester City's EFL Cup final win as a 'charity' appearance. City defeated Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley Stadium thanks to a second-half brace from Nico O’Reilly. Foden entered in the 90th minute amid his recent struggles for playing time.
In one of the EFL Cup quarter-final highlights, League One leaders Cardiff City host Premier League side Chelsea on Tuesday, December 16 at 20:00 GMT. The Bluebirds have impressed with wins over lower-tier sides, Burnley, and Wrexham, while Chelsea aims to capitalize on recent momentum. Both managers stress focus amid injury concerns and historical mismatches.
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The EFL Cup 2025/26 quarter-finals are scheduled for the week of December 16, featuring matchups between Premier League heavyweights and resilient lower-tier teams. Cardiff City will host Chelsea, while Manchester City faces Brentford and Newcastle takes on Fulham. Arsenal rounds out the ties against Crystal Palace.