MANCHESTER UNITED will face Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup
The Red Devils booked their place in the last four of the tournament with a win over Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night.
The draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals take place late this evening
Newcastle booked their place in the semis with a win over Leicester City
Manchester United saw off League One Charlton to make it to the final four
Southampton pulled off the shock of the round by dumping out Manchester City
Forest were the last team to join the party, moving a step closer to a day out at Wembley by edging Wolves in a thrilling penalty shootout.
They were unexpectedly joined in the final four on Wednesday night by Southampton – who dumped out tournament favourites Manchester City in a famous victory at St Mary’s.
Saints will have to see off high-flying Newcastle United in their semi to book their place in the final.
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The semi-finals will be two-legged affairs, with Forest and Saints respectively playing host to United and Newcastle first.
The first leg-leg matches will take place in the week commencing January 23.
The reverse fixtures will take place the following week, commencing January 30.
The final will take place at Wembley on Sunday, February 26.
High-flying Newcastle booked their place in the semis with a 2-0 win over Leicester on Tuesday night.
The victory at St James’ Park fired the Magpies to their first cup semi-final in 18 years.
Liverpool are still the current holders of the trophy, which Premier League title-chasing Man City deprived them of winning last month.
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