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Everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup semi-finals, from when they kick-off, how they work and whether there will be VAR
The Carabao Cup semi-finals will take place this week(Image: 2023 James Gill - Danehouse)
Here's everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup semi-finals, including kick-off times, how they work and whether VAR will be in use...
- TV info: In an effort to enhance transparency for fans, all VAR decisions will be accompanied by in-stadium announcements explaining the rationale behind each review. The majority of the upcoming matches will be aired live on Sky Sports Football, with selected games also available on ITV, reports the Mirror.
- First Leg – Newcastle United v Manchester City: The first tie of the Semi-Finals gets underway at St James' Park on Tuesday, January 13 at 8pm. Fans can catch the action live on both Sky Sports Football and ITV as the both teams vie for an early lead.
- First Leg – Chelsea v Arsenal: The London derby takes the spotlight on Wednesday, January 14 at 8pm at Stamford Bridge. This match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Football as the Blues welcome the current Premier League leaders.
- Second Leg – Arsenal v Chelsea: The rematch at the Emirates Stadium is set for Tuesday, February 3 with an 8pm kick-off. Both Sky Sports Football and ITV will provide live coverage to see which London team secures their spot at Wembley.
- Second Leg – Manchester City v Newcastle United: The last place in the final will be determined at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, February 4 at 8pm. This final leg of the Semi-Finals will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
- Newcastle United: As the defending champions, Newcastle are heading into this match in excellent form, maintaining an unbeaten record at home in their last thirteen games across all competitions. After ending a 70-year trophy drought last season, the Magpies are keen to hold onto their title under the guidance of Eddie Howe.
- Manchester City: Currently positioned second in the Premier League, Man City are on a twelve-match unbeaten streak, which includes a recent 10-1 win over Exeter City in the FA Cup. Despite their historical dominance with eight League Cup titles, City are aiming for their first victory in this competition since 2021.
- Chelsea: With Liam Rosenior recently taking over as head coach, Chelsea are seeking stability following a period of inconsistent results and a mid-table league standing. Although they have won the competition five times in their history, the Blues are currently adapting to a new tactical system introduced this January.
- Arsenal: Arsenal are currently at the top of the Premier League table and have demonstrated consistency, despite not having won the League Cup since 1993. Mikel Arteta's squad will be keen to add domestic cup success to their impressive league campaign and put an end to their lengthy spell in this particular tournament.
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