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Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Leicester City Gears Up to Face Manchester City as Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal Await Challenges
In a dramatic Carabao Cup quarter-final draw, held live on Twitter and delayed briefly due to technical issues, Leicester City, the club boasting Super Eagles stars Wilfred Ndidi, Ahmed Musa, and Kelechi Iheanacho, found themselves facing a formidable challenge as they were pitted against the relentless Manchester City. This exciting matchup promises a thrilling contest, as Leicester prepares to host Manchester City at the King Power Stadium for a coveted place in the semi-finals.
Notably, the quarter-finals will also see Kelechi Iheanacho facing his former club, Manchester City, with whom he triumphed in this very competition back in 2015. The encounter is sure to evoke strong emotions and a high level of competition.
Holders of the Carabao Cup, Manchester United, enjoyed a relatively straightforward draw as they will travel to face Championship club Bristol City, who impressively knocked out Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace. This clash offers an intriguing test for both sides, with Bristol City eager to continue their giant-killing run.
Arsenal, led by the talented Alex Iwobi, will square off against London rivals West Ham in the quarter-finals. West Ham’s recent stunning comeback victory against Tottenham Hotspur has elevated their status as formidable opponents. The Emirates Stadium will host this exciting encounter, promising an enthralling London derby.
Additionally, Victor Moses and Chelsea have been drawn to face fellow Premier League side Bournemouth in a home fixture. Both teams will vie for a spot in the semi-finals, as they look to secure silverware in this prestigious competition.
The ties are scheduled to be played during the week commencing Monday, 18th December 2017, setting the stage for some riveting cup clashes.
