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Arsenal will play Crystal Palace in the blockbuster draw of the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Following Newcastle's win against Tottenham on Wednesday evening, the draw for the final eight of the competition was made. The holders' victory rounded off a crazy night of action with Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace the major headline of the night's action. Elsewhere, Arsenal beat Brighton, Chelsea survived an almighty scare to knock out Wolves and Manchester City came from behind to beat Swansea City to secure their place in the final eight. Brentford and Fulham booked their place in the fifth round on Tuesday night, with the Bees demolishing Manchester United’s slayers Grimsby Town 5-0. While the Cottagers needed penalties to beat Wycombe Wanderers. The lowest-ranked side left in the competition, Cardiff City, beat Welsh rivals Wrexham 2-1 at the Racecourse Ground to book their place. Quarter final draw: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Cardiff City vs Chelsea Manchester City vs Brentford Newcastle vs Fulham The quarter-final matches will take place during the week commencing Monday, December 15, with the fixtures expected to be played on December 16 (Tuesday) and December 17 (Wednesday). While the draw throws out tough opposition for the clubs more fancied to win the competition, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle will all be relieved they have avoided playing against each other. For these victorious teams, the first leg of the semi-final will be played on the week commencing January 12, and the second leg in the first week of February. The final is at Wembley on March 22.
