Arsenal will host Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester City at the Emirates for a place in the semi-finals.
In another huge tie, Chelsea will play Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
In a favourable draw, Manchester United host Championship side Crystal Palace, while the only other team from outside the Premier League, Cardiff, will meet Blackburn at home.
Carling Cup Quarterfinal draw:
Arsenal v Manchester City
Chelsea v Liverpool
Manchester United v Crystal Palace
Cardiff v Blackburn
*Ties to be played week commencing November 28
My predictions:
Arsenal beat City
Chelsea bt Liverpool
United beat Palace
and Cardiff beat Blackburn!
Arsenal seemed to have turned their season around hey, I wonder what Wenger’s feeding his youngsters.
But I agree with all your predictions, it seems that homeground advantage could be the deciding factor in all these ties.
Should be a cracking though!
Also, the Liverpool v Chelsea game depends on the strenght of the team each manager puts out on the night.
You right, I’m putting my money on Liverpool to play full strength seeing that they do not have a European Competition to compete in.
Chelsea however…. It will be a good test to see what AVB does… If its another failure.. The trust of the players could be shaken. His age could be his downfall if he fails to succeed.