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The first domestic final is just over two months away, and we're down to the last four. The two-legged semi-finals kick off this week with the first match at St James' Park, where Newcastle United will host Man City.

As the current Carabao Cup champions, having home advantage in the first leg should benefit them as they aim to fend off Erling Haaland and his teammates.

Man City's track record in the League Cup, particularly under Pep Guardiola, speaks volumes. Despite not progressing beyond the quarter-final in the past four seasons, Guardiola previously led the team to an unprecedented four consecutive league cup victories.

They'll also be buoyed by the fact that they haven't lost twice to the Magpies in a single season since 1983/84.

In other news, the semi-final lineup includes an all-London clash as Premier League leaders Arsenal take on Chelsea. New manager Liam Rosenior will be hoping to make an immediate impact at...