Category Archives: Football League Cup

Carabao Cup 2025/26 semi-finals: Newcastle handed tough Man City test

By 11v11 Site Editor , 06th January 2026 at 4:58 AM (11v11 blog)

Carabao Cup holders Newcastle United have been drawn against Manchester City in the semi-finals of this season’s competition. Newcastle defeated Fulham 2-1 at St James’ Park to secure their place in the last four, while City triumphed 2-0 at home to Brentford. Chelsea will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the other last-four tie. The Blues claimed a 3-1 victory at Cardiff City in their quarter-final tie. Read on as we preview the semi-final ties, before assessing which team…

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Grimsby Town vs Manchester United: The 2025 Carabao Cup Shock That Rocked Football

By 11v11 Site Editor , 29th August 2025 at 9:40 AM (11v11 blog)

On August 27th, 2025, the Carabao Cup delivered one of the most astonishing results in modern football history. League Two’s Grimsby Town defeated Manchester United in a penalty shootout, creating headlines around the world and instantly joining the ranks of football’s most famous giant-killings. This wasn’t just a memorable match, it was an extraordinary night that blended drama, passion, and the sheer unpredictability that makes cup football so special. Setting the Scene: A David vs Goliath Encounter When the draw…

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Arsenal Betting: What Are the Gunners’ Odds To Win a Major Trophy Next Season?

By 11v11 Site Editor , 24th July 2025 at 10:47 AM (11v11 blog)

For Arsenal fans, each new campaign brings a familiar blend of hope, scrutiny, and ultimately, more dust in the trophy cabinet. Despite the hope surrounding last season, the 2024/25 campaign was ultimately another trophyless year—Arsenal’s fifth in succession—yet there’s an undercurrent of transformation that no one can ignore. The Gunners have evolved in recent years, securing three straight second-placed finishes in the Premier League and a Champions League semifinal last term. But neither of those achievements brought with them silverware.…

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League Cup Final 2024/25: Newcastle United vs Liverpool Preview

By 11v11 Site Editor , 14th February 2025 at 2:25 PM (11v11 blog)

The 2024/25 League Cup final will be contested between Newcastle United and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 16. Newcastle booked their place in the final with a hugely impressive 4-0 aggregate victory over Arsenal, while Liverpool overcame Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 overall. Read on as we look at the route Newcastle and Liverpool each took to Wembley, before assessing which team will lift the prestigious trophy next month. Newcastle aiming for better luck at Wembley Newcastle reached the final…

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League Cup Semi-Finals: Liverpool Eye Comeback & Newcastle Poised for Wembley Return

By 11v11 Site Editor , 04th February 2025 at 4:36 AM (11v11 blog)

England's famous League Cup could crown a new champion this season unless Liverpool can overhaul a slender first-leg deficit in their semi-final tie against Tottenham Hotspur. Lucas Bergwall's late winner propelled Spurs to a narrow 1-0 win in North London in early January, putting Arne Slot's side under pressure ahead of the rematch at Anfield. Speaking of upsets, Newcastle United toppled Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium 2-0 to set one foot in their second League Cup showpiece event in three…

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League Cup 2024/25: Big guns eyeing semi-final spot

By 11v11 Site Editor , 12th December 2024 at 12:52 PM (11v11 blog)

Football fans are in for a treat in the run-up to Christmas, with the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 League Cup scheduled to be played on December 18/19. Eight Premier League clubs have made it through to this stage of the competition, including Arsenal and Liverpool. They head the outright betting. Read on as we look at the quarter-final draw and the latest outright betting odds, before offering our match predictions for each of the ties. League Cup 2024/25 – Quarter-final…

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Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool book fourth-round Carabao Cup spots while Manchester City fumbles

By Editor , 02nd October 2023 at 6:21 PM (11v11 blog)

A Football League Cup winner's tankard on display at an exhibition in Coalville in January 2010. Image taken by Chris the Dude. The third round of the Carabao Cup ended Thursday night September 27, with a surprising loss from the team that has been dominant in the Premier League for the last few seasons. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool all advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, but EPL leader Manchester City was eliminated after an unexpected 1-0 loss to Newcastle United.…

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Carabao Cup final preview: Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur

By Editor , 23rd April 2021 at 8:59 AM (11v11 blog)

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur face off in the Carabao Cup final at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday, and you can use these Virgin promotion codes if you are looking to place a bet on the game. The Cityzens recently returned to winning ways with a 2-1 league triumph over Aston Villa. Spurs, who are now under caretaker boss Ryan Mason, won by the same score against Southampton. Pep Guardiola’s side are aiming to win the Carabao Cup for a…

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Man City vs Man Utd preview, team news, key stats and prediction

By 11v11 Site Editor , 29th January 2020 at 4:41 PM (11v11 blog)

Manchester City vs Manchester United EFL Cup 2019/20 29th January, 19:45pm BST Etihad Stadium, Manchester Manchester City vs Manchester United Preview The third Manchester derby of the season on Wednesday night will decide one of the 2019-20 EFL Cup finalists. Manchester City are set to host their rivals with a 3-1 lead from the first leg at Old Trafford three weeks ago. Pep Guardiola’s side dismantled Manchester United in the first half of that tie, going into the break 3-0…

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Aston Villa vs Leicester preview, team news, key stats and prediction

By 11v11 Site Editor , 27th January 2020 at 4:35 PM (11v11 blog)

Aston Villa vs Leicester City EFL Cup 2019/20 28th January, 19:45pm BST Villa Park, Aston Aston Villa vs Leicester Preview Aston Villa and Leicester City will battle it out at Villa Park on Tuesday night for a place in this season’s EFL Cup final. These two Midlands clubs played out a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium three weeks ago. The Villans are looking for their first appearance in a cup final for a decade, whilst Leicester haven’t reached…

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