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Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring Newcastle's second goal on the night to make it 4-0 on aggregate against Arsenal

Newcastle disarm Arsenal to reach Carabao Cup final

Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon fired Newcastle to a second Carabao Cup final in three years as the Magpies secured a thumping aggregate win over Arsenal and moved a step closer to ending their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.

Soccer • 05 Feb

Carabao Cup semi-final: Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal recap

Relive all the action from St James' Park as Arsenal aimed to recover from a 2-0 deficit against Newcastle and reach the Carabao Cup final.

Soccer • 05 Feb

France Under 21 forward Mathys Tel joined Spurs on loan this week

Spurs new boys Danso and Tel in line to face Liverpool

Tottenham will have Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel available for Thursday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Liverpool but Ange Postecoglou has revealed Micky van de Ven is set to miss out.

Soccer • 05 Feb

Bentancur is now going through concussion protocols

Bentancur 'feeling good' after sustaining head injury

Ange Postecoglou has revealed Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is back home and doing fine after his sickening head injury during Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie with Liverpool.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Arsenal defender Gabriel controls the ball in the first leg against Newcastle

EFL defend Carabao Cup ball after Arteta misgivings

The English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball used in the League Cup after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it "flies differently" from those used in the Premier League.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Lucas Bergvall scored shortly after avoiding a second yellow card for this late tackle on Kostas Tsimikas

Slot stunned Spurs matchwinner Bergvall stayed on pitch

Liverpool boss Arne Slot bemoaned the decision by referee Stuart Attwell not to send off Tottenham match-winner Lucas Bergvall moments before he struck the only goal of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

Soccer • 09 Jan

Lucas Bergvall celebrates his 86th-minute winning goal against Liverpool

Bergvall strikes late as Spurs edge out Liverpool

Lucas Bergvall struck an 86th-minute winner to earn Tottenham a 1-0 victory over Liverpool and a slender advantage after a cagey Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Carabao Cup semi-final recap: Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool

Follow all the action from the first-leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in London.

Soccer • 08 Jan

'It's not the result that reflects the story of the game'

Arteta bemoans missed chances against efficient Magpies

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final did not reflect his team's performance as he hinted the ball used for the game at the Emirates Stadium hindered his players.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Ange Postecoglou's Spurs side have struggled of late

Postecoglou hoping Cup success can be springboard

Ange Postecoglou believes lifting the Carabao Cup at a time when Tottenham are stricken by injuries could be a springboard to greater prizes.

Soccer • 08 Jan

Anthony Gordon scores Newcastle's second in their win over Arsenal

Newcastle take semi-final control with Emirates win

Newcastle took a major step to sealing their place in the final of the Carabao Cup with a brilliant 2-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Jan

For the second time in 18 days, Arne Slot brings his Liverpool team to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Slot wary of goal-hungry Tottenham ahead of semi-final

Tottenham are a dangerous opponent and Liverpool will have to work to prevent them from enforcing their style of play when the sides meet in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg clash, says manager Arne Slot.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Ange Postecoglou hugs James Maddison after Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United

Postecoglou relieved as Spurs squeak into semis

Ange Postecoglou saluted his injury-hit squad after Tottenham avoided a late wobble to edge out Manchester United 4-3 in a rip-roaring Carabao Cup quarter-final tie.

Soccer • 20 Dec 24

Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir wanted a foul but Son Heung-Min's corner-kick went all the way to the net

Son's corner strike seals chaotic Cup tie for Spurs

Dominic Solanke's brace helped Tottenham edge a rip-roaring Carabao Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United by a 4-3 score and take a big step towards winning a first trophy since 2008.

Soccer • 19 Dec 24

Harvey Elliott scores Liverpool's second goal

Liverpool scrape past Saints and into semi-final

Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals by piling more misery on managerless Southampton with a 2-1 win at a rain-soaked St Mary's.

Soccer • 18 Dec 24

Newcastle booked their spot in the League Cup semi

Tonali double fires Newcastle into Carabao Cup semi

Sandro Tonali's double helped Newcastle secure their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win over Brentford.

Soccer • 18 Dec 24

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal scores their side's third goal

Jesus hat-trick propels Arsenal into last four

Gabriel Jesus scored a second-half hat-trick as Arsenal staged an impressive fightback to book their place in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 18 Dec 24

Kelleher to return for cup 1/4 final as Slot serves ban

Caoimhin Kelleher will be back between the sticks for Liverpool's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Southampton on Wednesday night, with boss Arne Slot set to serve a touchline ban after picking up another booking during last Saturday's draw against Fulham.

Soccer • 17 Dec 24

Vitezslav Jaros had previously made one substitute appearance for the Reds

Slot praises former Pat's loanee Jaros after full debut

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot praised back-up goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros, who marked his full debut for the club with a couple of crucial saves in the 3-2 win at Brighton.

Soccer • 31 Oct 24

Savinho (L) is Manchester City's latest injury victim

Man City 'in trouble' as injuries mount - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City were in trouble after they suffered further injuries in a 2-1 loss at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup to leave them with only 13 first-team players available.

Soccer • 31 Oct 24

Jacob Wright of City goes down after being challenged by Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison of Spurs

Carabao Cup round-up: Spurs to meet United in quarters

Timo Werner's first goal in 18 matches and Pape Sarr's curler saw Tottenham knock Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win.

Soccer • 30 Oct 24

Van Nistelrooy embraces Garnacho as he is substituted

United's Ruud awakening as Leicester are hit for five

Ruud van Nistelrooy's Manchester United roared to an entertaining 5-2 victory against Leicester to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals as the post-Erik ten Hag era began with a bang.

Soccer • 30 Oct 24

Cody scored twice as Liverpool marched on in the Carabao Cup

Gakpo hits brace as Liverpool hold on to beat Brighton

Cody Gakpo claimed a stunning second-half double as holders Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with an absorbing 3-2 win against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 31 Oct 24

James Bree celebrates his winner for Southampton

EFL Cup wrap: Cannon on target but Stoke bow out

Tom Cannon was on target for Stoke City, however, the Republic of Ireland striker ended up on the losing side as his side lost 3-2 to Southampton in the Carabao Cup.

Soccer • 29 Oct 24

Schar spot on as Newcastle advance in Carabao Cup

Fabian Schar's coolly-taken penalty eased Newcastle into the Carabao Cup fourth round as League Two AFC Wimbledon's adventure drew to a close.

Soccer • 01 Oct 24