Shortly before Manchester City embarked on their previously unthinkable run of one win in 11, they were the favorites heading into their EFL Cup round of 16 fixture at Tottenham Hotspur in October. This was not to discount Spurs – they were within touching distance of a top four spot in the Premier League thanks to a combination of talented players and an impactful manager.

Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Thursday, with several key players' fitness still in question.

Let's be real - barring a footballing miracle, Manchester United and Tottenham will not be challenging to win the Premier League title this season.

Liverpool make a short trip to Southampton to continue their defence of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night at St Mary's. The Reds are heavy favourites heading i

Managerless Southampton will be hoping for some sort of new manager bounce under interim Simon Rusk as they welcome Liverpool who are keen to secure a trophy quickly under Arne Slot

The Saints are sitting at the foot of the Premier League table and have conceded five goals in two of their last three games

What does an EFL Cup really mean to Mikel Arteta? The Arsenal manager is the latest to find himself in the bind that many an elite coach has faced over the past 20 years. This competition tends to draw them to extreme poles when it comes to construction of the starting XI.

Mikel Arteta has said winning the EFL Cup this season can have a transformative effect on Arsenal as they seek to establish themselves as serial trophy winners.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes winning the League Cup can further fuel his side's push for the Premier League crown, as they prepare to host Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Chasing a first Premier League title since 2004,