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Chelsea, Man City, Newcastle Advance in League Cup
Three big soccer teams, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle, won their games in the League Cup.
Chelsea beat Cardiff 3-1 with goals from their substitute players.
Manchester City won 2-0 against Brentford with a great goal by Rayan Cherki.
Newcastle had a late goal to win 2-1 against Fulham.
These wins mean they will play in the next round.
Manchester City and Newcastle will play each other, while Chelsea will play either Arsenal or Crystal Palace.
These teams are trying to win the League Cup, which is a big tournament.
Chelsea defeated Cardiff City 3-1 in the English League Cup quarterfinal with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto.
Manchester City advanced to the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Brentford, featuring a stunning goal by Rayan Cherki.
Newcastle secured their spot in the semifinals with a late 2-1 victory against Fulham, thanks to Lewis Miley's stoppage-time header.
Manchester City and Newcastle will face each other in the semifinals, while Chelsea will play either Arsenal or Crystal Palace.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca used a mix of second-string and first-team players, marking their third semifinal appearance in five years under his management.
- Who
- Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle, Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff City, Arsenal, Crystal Palace
- What
- League Cup quarterfinal matches resulting in Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle advancing to the semifinals
- Where
- Cardiff, Manchester, Newcastle
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Why
- To advance to the semifinals of the English League Cup
Key facts
- Teams
- Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle, Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff City, Arsenal, Crystal Palace
- Matches
- Chelsea 3-1 Cardiff, Man City 2-0 Brentford, Newcastle 2-1 Fulham
- Goalscorers
- Alejandro Garnacho (2), Pedro Neto, David Turnbull, Rayan Cherki, Savinho, Yoane Wissa, Sasa Lukic, Lewis Miley
- Competition
- English League Cup
- Stage
- Quarterfinal
- Upcoming Semi-Finals
- Man City vs. Newcastle, Chelsea vs. Arsenal or Crystal Palace
- Managers
- Enzo Maresca (Chelsea), Pep Guardiola (Man City), Eddie Howe (Newcastle)
- Recent Cup History
- Man City (4 consecutive wins 2018-2021), Newcastle (2023 winners)
Quotes
Pep Guardiola
Manager of Manchester City
“We have had a lot of games for players like Erling and Ruben Dias, and they need to be ready.”
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“We have to give them a rest, and we’ve talked a lot about everyone staying connected today.”
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Sources
EFL Cup: Ryan Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach semis
Enzo Maresca says he is happy at Chelsea after 3-1 win at Cardiff
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