When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Start time, live stream FREE, TV channel, ball numbers and results

CARABAO CUP draws are often known for throwing up some blockbuster ties - and the semi-final encounters will be no different!

Arsenal will be in the hat after Gabriel Jesus inspired a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace.

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While Premier League leaders Liverpool overcame struggling Southampton 2-1 to progress.

Newcastle defeated Brentford 3-1 with Sandro Tonali netting twice in the first half.

The final quarter-final before the big draw sees Manchester United travel to Tottenham.

When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw?

• The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will take place on Thursday, December 19.
• It will begin shortly after the conclusion of Tottenham's blockbuster quarter-final match against Manchester United which kicks-off at 8pm GMT.
• Meaning the draw is likely to start from around 10:30pm GMT depending on stoppage time and penalties if it goes that far.

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What TV channel is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw on and can it be live streamed for FREE?

• The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
• Subscribers of NOW TV can watch the draw via the NOW TV or Sky Sports app,
• However, the Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be broadcast for FREE on the official
• Alternatively, SunSport's live blog is set to have the entire coverage of the draw.

When will the Carabao Cup semi-final matches take place?

Carabao Cup semi-final first leg matches are set to take place on Wednesday, January 8

While the second leg encounters are set to get underway on Wednesday, February 5.

Carabao Cup quarter-final schedule and results

Wednesday, December 18

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• Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace - 7:30pm GMT (Sky Sports Main Event)
• Newcastle 3-1 Brentford - 7:45pm GMT (Sky Sports +)
• Southampton 2-1 Liverpool - 8pm GMT (Sky Sports Football)

Thursday, December 19

• Tottenham vs Manchester United - 8pm GMT (Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football)