The draw for the quarter-finals of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup has been completed, with the standout tie of the round set to pit Liverpool against Bournemouth.
The Reds will face the Cherries for a second time this season, having defeated them at the Vitality Stadium thanks to an Alexander Isak strike in the Premier League back in September.
Andoni Iraola's side overcame Chelsea in a third successive meeting between the sides in the competition, winning 6-5 on penalties after the scores was tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
Bournemouth overcame Aston Villa by a 3-0 scoreline to reach the last eight, securing a third successive win by 3+ goals as they appear to be hitting their stride under Marco Rose.
The best team in the history of the competition, the Reds will be aiming for another piece of silverware early in 2027.
Which sides are facing each other in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals?
Reigning champions Manchester City remain the team to defeat in the competition, and they twice battled from behind to defeat Brighton & Hove Albion on penalties in their Fourth Round clash at the Etihad Stadium.
They will come up against League One outfit Bradford, who reached the quarter-final thanks to a 2-0 win over Peterborough on Tuesday evening.
In an all-Premier League affair, Crystal Palace will take on Sunderland after they each overcame top-flight opposition in the Fourth Round.
Eddie Nketiah's lone goal was enough for the Eagles against Fulham, while Sunderland served up a five-goal thriller against Brentford.
The lowest-ranked side still in the competition, Fleetwood Town, will take on one of Newcastle United or Everton in their quarter-final.
The Cods overcame Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties on Tuesday, and the meeting between Newcastle and Everton will take place on Thursday evening.
- Liverpool vs Bournemouth
- Manchester City vs Bradford City
- Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
- Fleetwood Town vs Everton/Newcastle United
Liverpool, City in pursuit of Carabao Cup history
Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City are set to lead the charge for the Carabao Cup title this season, having reached the last eight.
Both in new eras, new head coaches Iraola and Enzo Maresca will hope to win their first piece of silverware in March.
The Reds remain the most successful side in the history of the competition, and will be aiming for a record-extending 11th title this season.
City, on the other hand, have won just one less title than Liverpool, and will hope to equal the Reds' tally for the most Carabao Cup titles this season.
Both sides were made to sweat for their quarter-final spot against sides that were genuine contenders, needing penalties to dispatch their respective opponents.
The quarter-final games will take place in the week commencing December 14, with the exact dates and times of the games to be confirmed in the coming days.
