The draw for the Carabao Cup semi-final will take place tonight, Wednesday December 17, with the identity of our potential final-four opponent revealed.

With our match against Crystal Palace taking place on Tuesday, December 23, the remaining quarter-final clashes are scheduled for this week.

Chelsea are the first team through to the final four, having defeated League One outfit Cardiff 3-1. 

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when will the draw take place?

There are two more Carabao Cup fixtures this evening, with defending champions Newcastle United hosting Fulham and Manchester City entertaining Brentford.

The draw will take place following the conclusion of Newcastle vs Fulham, which kicks off at 8.15pm GMT, Man City v Brentford is scheduled for 7.30pm GMT. The draw is scheduled for 10.35pm.

what ball number are we?

Here are the numbers for the Carabao Cup semi-final draw:

1. Chelsea

2. Manchester City or Brentford

3. Newcastle United or Fulham

4. Arsenal or Crystal Palace

who could we face?

This is an open draw, meaning that we could face any of the remaining teams should we defeat Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium next week.

The semi-finals are a two-legged affair, with the first leg pencilled in for the week commencing January 12, and the second leg the week beginning February 2.

The final will take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 22.

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