Liam Delap was sent off just half an hour into his return from injury in Chelsea ’s 4-3 win over Wolves in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. The summer signing had been sidelined for almost two months with a thigh problem, which he sustained in the Blues’ 2-0 win over Fulham in August.

A 2-0 defeat away at Newcastle in the Carabao Cup fourth round dropped one possible trophy path, leaving Spurs with the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup still on the board, although realistically silverware prospects hinge on the latter. One competition down, three to go, and the squad already looks stretched.

The quarter-final draw of the Carabao Cup was conducted on Wednesday night, disclosing the matchups for the final eight teams in the competition.

Here is how much Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and more will earn if they emerge victorious in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Newcastle lifted the Carabao Cup in 2024/25, their first major piece of silverware in the 21st century.

Marc Cucurella is another Chelsea player who is facing suspension after their 4-3 win over Wolves in the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie on Wednesday.

THOMAS FRANK wants the Carabao Cup to scrap its two-legged semi-finals – to prevent the same old “boring” teams hoarding all the trophies. The Spurs boss also says it would ease the burden

Newcastle remain on course to retain the Carabao Cup after a 2-0 home win over Tottenham moved them into the quarter-finals.

Enzo Maresca's side are yet to confirm their spot in the last eight, with their fourth round clash taking place prior to the draw on Wednesday, with Chelsea travelling to Molineux to face fellow Premier League side Wolves.

THE CARABAO CUP quarter-final draw has been simulated, throwing up a tasty London derby in the process. There are plenty of big names left in the competition this year, with some still yet to play