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Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach League Cup semis
- At the Etihad Stadium, Rayan Cherki collected a cleared corner, cut inside, and fired into the top corner to send Manchester City into the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brentford.
- Pep Guardiola rotated his side, making seven changes and leaving Erling Haaland on the bench to manage the hectic festive schedule.
- Savinho's effort led to City's second as his shot looped over Hakon Valdimarsson off Kristoffer Ajer; Khusanov was booked for denying Kevin Schade, while Phil Foden replaced the injured Oscar Bobb after 20 minutes.
- Manchester City and Newcastle United now occupy two semi-final slots and will meet in the last four, while Chelsea will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace, with Arsenal v Crystal Palace pencilled in for December 23.
- Semi-Final first leg is scheduled w/c 12 January 2026, with the second leg w/c 2 February 2026; Manchester City reach the last four for the first time in five seasons, while Newcastle United aim to defend their trophy, manager Eddie Howe says.
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The Citizens defeated Brentford 2-0 and the Karakaxes defeated Fulham 2-1 and will meet in the semi-finals of the competition.
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Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Arsenal and Chelsea learn semi-final opponents
Two-legged semi-final ties to be set tonight
·London, United Kingdom
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Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Chelsea face Arsenal or Palace, Newcastle vs Man City
THE Carabao Cup semi-final draw has CONCLUDED – and it has thrown up two blockbuster ties! Chelsea will face the winners of Arsenal or Crystal Palace. While defending champions Newcastle are …
·United Kingdom
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After Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle composted their ticket for the English League Cup semifinals this Wednesday.
·Paris, France
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
42% Left
L 42%
C 25%
R 33%
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