Liverpool is set to face Fulham, and Middlesbrough will take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Liverpool, the defending champions who secured the title in 2022 by defeating Chelsea, demonstrated their strength with a dominant 5-1 victory over West Ham at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp's team is aiming for a record-extending 10th Carabao Cup title and is considered favorites for the tournament.
Fulham has reached the League Cup semi-finals for the first time in the club's history. Marco Silva's side advanced by overcoming Everton in a penalty shootout. Fulham, yet to win a major domestic trophy, could reach their first significant final since finishing as runners-up in the 2009 UEFA Cup if they make it to Wembley.
Middlesbrough, the sole non-Premier League team in the last four, previously won the League Cup in 2004, marking their last major honor. Michael Carrick's team secured a spot in the semi-finals by defeating Port Vale and currently occupies the 13th position in the Championship table.
Their opponents, Chelsea, secured a place in the semi-finals by overcoming Newcastle United, last season's runners-up, in a thrilling match at Stamford Bridge. Mykhailo Mudryk's late equalizer rescued the Blues before they triumphed 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Despite facing challenges in the Premier League this season, Mauricio Pochettino's youthful Chelsea squad aims for success in the Carabao Cup.
The Carabao Cup semi-final ties will consist of two legs and are scheduled for January 9/10 and 16/17. For the latest updates on the Carabao Cup and to discover the matchups for the semi-finals, follow our live blog below.
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