Carabao Cup
Manchester City defeat Brentford 2-0 in Carabao Cup quarter-final
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Manchester City advanced to the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium. Rayan Cherki scored a stunning opener, followed by Savinho's deflected effort, despite controversy over a potential red card for Abdukodir Khusanov. Brentford manager Keith Andrews expressed frustration over the referee's decision.
Arsenal hosts Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night at the Emirates, with the winner facing Chelsea in the semi-finals per last week's draw. The Gunners target a third semi appearance in five years and stand to gain from Palace's injury woes, including international call-ups and fitness issues. Both sides follow recent Premier League results: Arsenal's 1-0 win over Everton and Palace's loss at Leeds.
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The Carabao Cup semi-final draw has paired Chelsea with either Arsenal or Crystal Palace, while Manchester City will face Newcastle. Three teams have secured their spots, with the Arsenal-Crystal Palace quarter-final outcome still pending. The ties are scheduled for January and February.