EFL Cup quarter-final draw made: Fleetwood handed another Premier League opponent
Manchester City will face League One side Bradford City in the EFL Cup quarter-finals, while Arsenal conquerors Fleetwood Town host Premier League opposition again.
The draw for the EFL Cup quarter-finals has been made. Manchester City have been paired with League One side Bradford City, while Fleetwood Town, who pulled off a major upset by knocking out Arsenal, will once again host a Premier League side.
Manchester City, who came from behind twice against Brighton in the fourth round to draw 2-2 in normal time before winning 4-3 on penalties, will be at home again in the quarter-finals. Bradford City, who booked their place in the last eight with a 2-0 win over Peterborough, will visit City at the Etihad Stadium.
Fleetwood Town, who knocked Arsenal out on penalties on Tuesday to become the seventh League Two side in the competition's history to beat one of the Premier League's Big Six, will host the winners of the tie between Everton and Newcastle United.
Liverpool, who edged past Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time, will face Bournemouth, the former club of head coach Andoni Iraola, in the last eight. Bournemouth, 3-0 winners over Aston Villa, have extended their winning run in all competitions to five matches.
In the other quarter-final, Crystal Palace and Sunderland, who knocked out Fulham and Brentford respectively, will go head to head.
EFL Cup quarter-final draw:
Manchester City - Bradford City Fleetwood Town - Everton / Newcastle United Liverpool - Bournemouth Crystal Palace - Sunderland