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Thursday, 29 October 2015

Capital One quarter-final draw


Capital One Cup Quarter Final Draw:

Middlesbrough vs Everton
Southampton vs Liverpool
Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday
Manchester City vs Hull City

The only all Premier League tie of the bunch pits Southampton against Liverpool, after both sides sealed their progress to the last eight on Wednesday night. Ronald Koeman's side beat Aston Villa 2-1 at St. Mary's and will face another home tie in the next round, though Liverpool may fancy their chances after picking up their first win under Jurgen Klopp against Bournemouth.

Arsenal's conquerers Sheffield Wednesday face a tough-looking trip to Stoke City in the next round of games, while Middlesbrough - who eliminated Manchester United on penalties in order to progress - must contend with a home tie against Premier League Everton.

Manchester City though are the favourites for the competition, and will be backed into reaching a semi-final place as they've been handed a home draw against Hull City. The Tigers knocked out Leicester City on Tuesday but will come up against Manuel Pellegrini's goal-hungry side, who will be full of confidence after smashing Crystal Palace 5-1 at the Etihad in the last 16.