IT’S almost that time again when football fans cross their fingers and hope for a kind tie as the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw takes place THIS WEEK!
Chelsea will need to beat Newcastle for a second successive time in just a matter of days to put their name in the hat.
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Under-fire Manchester United host Leicester at Old Trafford for a spot in the quarters.
Injury-hit Arsenal make the trip to Preston with the last-8 firmly in their sights.
But the pick of the bunch sees Tottenham welcome Carabao Cup serial winners Manchester City to North London.
SunSport can tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming draw.
When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?
The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place THIS Wednesday, October 30.
It is scheduled to begin after the conclusion of Tottenham vs Manchester City – which kicks off at 8:15pm GMT.
Meaning that the draw is likely to proceed from 10:15pm GMT.
What TV channel is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw on and can it be live streamed?
The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will be shown LIVE on Sky Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.
Subscribers can live stream the draw via NOW TV and the Sky Sports app.
Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.
How can I watch the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw for FREE?
For football lovers who do not have a Sky Sports subscription, the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will be shown for FREE via the official Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.
When will the Carabao Cup quarter-final ties take place?
The Carabao Cup quarter-final ties will be played in the week commencing Monday, December 16.
Fixtures will likely be on Tuesday, December 17 and Wednesday, December 18.
What are the ball numbers?
The Carabao Cup ball numbers will be confirmed on the date of the draw.
Carabao Cup fourth round schedule/results
Tuesday, October 29
Southampton vs Stoke City – 7:45pm
Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday – 8pm
Wednesday, October 30
Brighton vs Liverpool – 7:30pm
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace – 7:45pm
Manchester United vs Leicester City – 7:45pm
Newcastle United vs Chelsea – 7:45pm
Preston North End vs Arsenal – 7:45pm
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City – 8:15pm