The 2025/2026 Carabao Cup quarter-final lineup has been confirmed, with several Premier League heavyweights advancing, but Crystal Palace stunned Liverpool at Anfield to secure a place in the last eight.
Palace, who eliminated last season’s runners-up, produced a stunning 3-0 victory thanks to Ismaila Sarr’s brace and a late strike from Yeremy Pino.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s decision to rest key players for the Carabao match backfired as a youthful Reds side struggled to cope.
Palace will now face Arsenal in the quarter finals after the Carabao Cup quarter final draw was made after Arsenal defeated Brighton 2-0 courtesy of goals from academy star Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka.
Eight-time winners Manchester City avoided an upset at Swansea, coming from behind to win 3-1.
Goncalo Franco’s early stunner gave the hosts a shock lead, but City responded through Jeremy Doku’s deflected strike before Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki sealed the comeback.
Pep Guardiola’s men will now host Brentford in the quarter-finals.
Chelsea also progressed after surviving a late scare at Molineux.
The Blues led 3-0 at halftime through Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, and Estevao Willian, but Wolves fought back to 3-2 before Jamie Gittens’ late volley sealed a 4-3 win.
Chelsea, who finished the game with 10 men after Liam Delap’s red card, will face League One side Cardiff City — the only non-Premier League team left in the competition.
Defending champions Newcastle United continued their strong run, defeating Tottenham 2-0 at St James’ Park with headers from Fabian Schar and Nick Woltemade.
Eddie Howe’s side will play Fulham next.
Full Quarter-Final Draw
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Cardiff City vs Chelsea
Manchester City vs Brentford
Newcastle United vs Fulham
The quarter-final fixtures will be played in the week commencing December 15, 2025.
