Carabao Cup draw RECAP as Man Utd and Newcastle discover semi-final fate

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Jones expecting tough Newcastle game

Nathan Jones was also asked for his opinion on facing Newcastle during his post-match interview with BBC Radio 5 Live.

The Southampton manager said: "Really tough.

"I watched the game here before my appointment, Eddie [Howe] has done a phenomenal job at Newcastle so it will be a tough, tough game but we have a wonderful match to look forward to here and then we go to St James' Park, it is a semi-final we have to enjoy it."

Jones "proud" of Southampton

Nathan Jones has revealed his pride after Southampton's surprise win against Manchester City.

The Saints boss told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Really proud of the football club tonight. Proud of the players and the coaching staff for making strong decisions under pressure.

"Their manager is the most innovative, he will always have solutions. The changes we made brought energy and we saw out the game.

"We weren't hanging on, we were a threat at times so I am really proud of the team."

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Henderson set to miss semi-final

Dean Henderson will be buzzing tonight.

Yet the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper will not be happy with the draw.

That's because he is expected ineligible for the tie, as it's against his parent club Manchester United.

The Red Devils can give Henderson permission to play.

But we can't see that happening...

Guardiola congratulates Southampton

Pep Guardiola has congratulated Southampton on their victory.

He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "The better team won. We didn't play good, we didn't play well in the beginning. There are many games you can start not good and overcome and we didn't do it.

"When you are not prepared to play this game you arrive one inch late and don't score a goal. When you are prepared you score the goal.

"Today was a bad night, the opponent was better so we have to congratulate them. To win games you have to deserve it and tonight we didn't deserve it."

Cooper "chuffed" for supporters

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has expressed his delight at reaching the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Chuffed for the supporters and players."

Cooper added: "In terms of result I said we have to play better. I think Wolves were good on the night and you have to respect that."

When is the Carabao Cup final?

The Carabao Cup final is scheduled to take place at Wembley on Sunday, February 26.

More detail...

It's unclear exactly what days each club will play on.

The first leg between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United will be played at the City Ground.

While the first leg between Southampton and Newcastle will be played at St Mary's.

When will the Carabao Cup semi-finals be held?

As we know, the Carabao Cup semi-finals are two-legged ties.

The first legs are set to be played on January 24 and 25.

While the second legs are set to be played on January 31 and February 1.

Carabao Cup draw in full

Here is the draw for the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup...

Southampton vs Newcastle

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

And that's the second game!

Southampton vs Newcastle

The first semi-final!

Here is the draw!

Here we goooooo!

What about the other teams?

Southampton have never won the Carabao Cup before, losing finals in 1979 and 2017.

As we know, Manchester United defeated Southampton in 2017.

Nottingham Forest are the only other team to beat Southampton in a Carabao Cup final - back when it was called the League Cup.

Forest have won this competition four times before.

Newcastle were runners-up in 1976.

Have Man Utd won the Carabao Cup before?

Yes, five times!

Manchester United last won the Carabao Cup five years ago, when it was called the EFL Cup.

They defeated Southampton 3-2 in the final.

Could we see a repeat of that final this season?

It all depends on the draw!

It's about to start...

Draw coming up...

Right then.

The draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals is about to take place.

We'll let you know the draw ASAP.

Please, stay tuned!

Pep won't be watching the draw...

Pep Guardiola has won the Carabao Cup four times with Manchester City.

But he won't be lifting the famous old trophy for a fifth time this year.

Manchester City are OUT...

Pep Guardiola's side are OUT of the Carabao Cup (Getty Images)

Teams in the Carabao Cup draw

Here are the four teams still in the hat...

Manchester United

Newcastle

Southampton

Nottingham Forest

Carabao Cup draw coming up!

Thanks for joining us for the Carabao Cup semi-final draw!

You'll be glad to know the draw is coming up in just a few minutes.

We'll let you know the draw as soon as it happens.

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Forest secure spot

Nottingham Forest are also through after beating Wolves 4-3 on penalties.

That game finished 1-1 in normal time.

Man City are OUT of the Carabao Cup

Who saw this result coming?

Manchester City have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Southampton.

The Saints have recorded a 2-0 win at St Mary's.

No change

It's still Southampton 2-0 Manchester City!

And it's still Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves!

We'll keep you posted.

Wolves level!

Raul Jimenez has equalised for Wolves!

It's now Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves.

Manchester City are still losing 2-0 to Southampton - but Erling Haaland has just come on.

Carabao Cup semi-finalists... as it stands

Assuming there are no more goals tonight, the Carabao Cup semi-finalists are as follows...

Manchester United

Newcastle

Southampton

Nottingham Forest

There's still a lot of football to be played tonight, however.

Will Manchester City or Wolves recover?

Score updates

WOW!

What a start to the tie between Southampton and Manchester City.

The Saints are 2-0 up!

Who saw that coming?

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are beating Wolves 1-0.

When are the semi-finals?

The semi-finals will be played over two legs. They get underway later in January, before being completed in early February.

The first legs will take place in the week starting January 23, with the return fixtures being played the following week. The final will be played on Sunday, February 26 at Wembley Stadium.

Unlike the quarter-finals – which will go straight to penalties if the scores are level at full-time – extra-time will be used in the semi-finals and final. VAR will also be in operation.

Liverpool are the holders, having beaten Chelsea 11-10 on penalties last year following a 0-0 draw. Manchester City have won the Carabao Cup in five of the last seven seasons.

When is the draw?

The draw for the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday, January 11, straight after the last quarter-final between Southampton and Manchester City.

That match should finish around 9:45pm, unless it goes to penalties, which are being used instead of extra-time to settle stalemates in the quarter-finals.

The draw will be hosted by TV presenter Mark Chapman, who will be joined by Lionesses legend Jill Scott and former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha.

Welcome!

Good evening and welcome to Mirror Football's coverage of tonight's Carabao Cup semi-final draw.

Manchester United and Newcastle are through to the last four - but who will join them in the pot?

All will be revealed...

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United (Manchester United via Getty Images)