Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy is confident there will be no hangover from Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Chelsea when his team return to League One action at Lincoln City on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

Arsenal learn who they will play in the semi-final of the EFL Cup should they beat Crystal Palace next week, but the draw poses Mikel Arteta a Premier League problem.

They pushed Newcastle hard on their visit to St. James' Park in October, only falling to a last minute winner from Bruno Guimaraes. Only two points separate them from their hosts, who will be feeling the pressure after Sunday's defeat in the Tyne-Weir derby and who looked drained from competing on four fronts.

The official draw for the Carabao Cup semis is out. Manchester City will face Newcastle United, while Chelsea awaits the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace winner.

Manchester City have been paired with holders Newcastle United in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, following a late-night draw released by the English

Cardiff City face Chelsea in the 2025/26 Carabao Cup quarterfinals. Supporters in the United States can watch the match live on television or through streaming platforms, with multiple viewing options available.

Murphy's hopes of steering his Cardiff City side to a shock Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Chelsea came undone as the Premier League side unleashed the power of their bench in a 3-1 victory at Cardiff City Stadium.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final clash between Cardiff City and Chelsea.