Tottenham secured the final Carabao Cup semi-final spot with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United on Thursday night. The North London side will now face Liverpool in a two-legged semi-final, while Arsenal take on Newcastle in the other tie.
The semi-final matches will be played in early January and February, with the winners heading to Wembley Stadium for the final on March 16th. Tottenham appeared to be cruising with a 3-0 lead by the 54th minute, courtesy of a Dejan Kulusevski opener and two goals from Dominic Solanke. However, late errors from goalkeeper Fraser Forster gave Manchester United hope, with substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo pulling the score back to 3-2.
United dominated the final stages, but Son Heung-min’s late goal from a corner restored Tottenham’s cushion. Jonny Evans struck for United in stoppage time, but Spurs held firm to claim the win.
Carabao Cup Semi-Finals Lineup
| Fixture | Date (Leg 1) | Date (Leg 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham vs. Liverpool | W/C January 6 | W/C February 3 |
| Arsenal vs. Newcastle | W/C January 6 | W/C February 3 |
Arsenal and Newcastle Round Out the Last Four
Gabriel Jesus returned to form with a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Crystal Palace. This marked the Brazilian’s first goals at the Emirates in 2024, lifting the Gunners into the semi-finals as they aim for their first League Cup since 1993.
At St. James’ Park, Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali scored twice in a commanding 3-1 win over Brentford. Eddie Howe’s side, which reached last year’s final, is now a step closer to breaking their decades-long trophy drought. With heavyweight clashes on the horizon, the Carabao Cup semi-finals promise high drama as the remaining teams fight for a chance to lift the trophy at Wembley.
