LIVE MATCH VIDEO BELOW
By Frank Ulom
MANCHESTER (CONVERSEER) – Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the match between Manchester City vs Brentford, quarter-final of the Carabao Cup, also referred to as the EFL Cup.
It’s a Premier League clash, and the winner will join Chelsea who defeated League One side, Cardiff, on Tuesday.
In the fourth round of the competition, Pep Guardiola’s side secured a 3-1 victory over Swansea City, while the Bees put five goals past Grimsby Town without conceding.
Manchester City team news
There are question marks over Jeremy Doku’s availability after the Belgian did not travel to Selhurst Park on Sunday due to a leg injury.
John Stones is also doubtful, while Rodri and Mateo Kovacic remain sidelined by their respective injury issues.
Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri will be unavailable as they prepare to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Guardiola may choose to rotate the squad, with the likes of Savinho, Oscar Bobb, Rico Lewis and James Trafford raring for starts.
Brentford team news
Kevin Schade is back after missing the weekend’s 1-1 league draw against Leeds due to suspension. Reiss Nelson could also recover from his knock, but Josh Dasilva, Antoni Milambo and Fabio Carvalho all remain sidelined with knee injuries.
Dango Ouattara is away representing Burkina Faso in AFCON.
With no European commitments, head coach Keith Andrews will likely field a near full-strength starting XI, with either cup keeper Hakon Valdimarsson or first choice Caoimhin Kelleher to feature in goal.
Kick-off time
- Game: Manchester City vs Brentford
- Date: 17th December 2025
- Kick-off: 8:30 PM WAT, 9:30 PM SAT.
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
WATCH THE LIVE MATCH BETWEEN MANCHESTER CITY VS BRENTFORD
The 2025-26 Carabao Cup semi-finals will be played across two legs in January and February 2026.
The first legs will be played on the week commencing January 12, 2026, and the second legs will be played in the first week of February.
