Manchester City will face Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday, 17 December, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 (UK time).The highly anticipated clash will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football in the United Kingdom, while a full global broadcast schedule will be announced closer to the fixture date.
Familiar Opponents
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, following City’s 1-0 win over Brentford in west London last month. Both teams will be eager to advance to the semi-finals, with City eyeing another shot at domestic silverware.
Road to the Quarter-Finals
Manchester City secured their place in the last eight with away victories over Huddersfield Town and Swansea City, while Brentford advanced by defeating Bournemouth, Aston Villa, and Grimsby Town.
City remain one of the most successful clubs in the competition’s history, having lifted the Carabao Cup eight times. Only Liverpool have won it more, with nine titles to their name. Under Pep Guardiola, City famously won the trophy four seasons in a row between 2018 and 2021.
Upcoming Fixtures Around the Tie
Before the quarter-final, City will travel to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League over the weekend. After the midweek Carabao Cup clash, they will return to the Etihad Stadium to host West Ham United.
Fans can stay updated with fixture details and ticket information through mancity.com and the Official Man City App.
Full Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw
- Cardiff City v Chelsea – Tuesday, 16 December, 20:00 (Sky Sports Football)
- Manchester City v Brentford – Wednesday, 17 December, 19:30 (Sky Sports Football)
- Newcastle United v Fulham – Wednesday, 17 December, 20:15 (Sky Sports Main Event & ITV)
- Arsenal v Crystal Palace – Tuesday, 23 December, 20:00 (Sky Sports Football)
FAQ
Q: When will Manchester City play Brentford in the Carabao Cup?
A: The quarter-final match will take place on Wednesday, 17 December, at 19:30 (UK time).
Q: Where can fans watch the Manchester City vs Brentford game?
A: The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Football in the UK, with a full international broadcast list to be released soon.
Q: How many Carabao Cups has Manchester City won?
A: City have won the competition eight times, with Pep Guardiola guiding the club to four consecutive victories between 2018 and 2021.
Q: What are Manchester City’s fixtures before and after the Carabao Cup tie?
A: City will visit Crystal Palace before facing Brentford, and then host West Ham United after the cup game.
Q: Who are the other teams in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals?
A: The other fixtures include Cardiff City v Chelsea, Newcastle v Fulham, and Arsenal v Crystal Palace.
Conclusion
Manchester City’s Carabao Cup journey continues with a tough quarter-final clash against Brentford. With a record of eight titles already, City aim to move one step closer to a ninth League Cup triumph. As the team regains momentum across all competitions, fans can expect another exciting midweek showdown under the Etihad lights.
