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Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Liverpool and Chelsea learn last four fate
In the Carabao Cup semi-finals, Chelsea is set to face Championship team Middlesbrough, while Liverpool will take on Fulham.
Liverpool secured their spot in the semi-finals with a commanding 5-1 victory over West Ham United at Anfield. Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and a brace from Curtis Jones contributed to the emphatic win, solidifying Liverpool’s status as heavy favorites to clinch the cup.
Chelsea faced a tougher battle for their semi-final qualification, engaging in a tense penalty shootout against Newcastle United after a 1-1 draw in regular time, with Mykhailo Mudryk scoring a last-minute goal.
Middlesbrough, managed by Michael Carrick, advanced to the semi-finals by defeating Port Vale 3-0, while Fulham secured their spot with a penalty shootout victory against Everton at Goodison Park.
The draw sets the stage for a potential repeat of the 2022 final if Liverpool and Chelsea both progress as expected. In the previous final, Liverpool emerged victorious against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium through a penalty shootout.
2023/24 Carabao Cup semi-final draw
- Middlesbrough vs Chelsea
- Liverpool vs Fulham
When are the 2023/24 Carabao Cup semi-finals played?
The semi-finals’ first leg is scheduled for the week of January 8, while the second leg is scheduled for the week of January 22, a few weeks later.
In the opening legs of the semi-finals, Middlesbrough and Liverpool will play at home.