The Digest:
The fixtures for the Carabao Cup semi-finals have been set, with Chelsea hosting the first leg against either Arsenal or Crystal Palace, while defending champions Newcastle will travel to Manchester City first. The ties will be played over two legs in January and February, with the winners progressing to the Wembley final in March.
Key Points:
- Chelsea will play the first leg at Stamford Bridge in the week of January 12, 2026.
- The return leg will be at either the Emirates Stadium or Selhurst Park.
- Newcastle will play the first leg away at the Etihad Stadium.
- The Magpies will host Manchester City at St. James' Park in early February.
- Chelsea earned their place with a 3-1 quarter-final win over Cardiff City.
- Manchester City advanced with a 2-0 victory over Brentford.
- The final is scheduled for March 22, 2026, at Wembley Stadium.
Sources: Goal.com, BBC, X (via Grok)
