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EFL Cup semi-final draw: Chelsea vs Arsenal, Manchester City vs Bristol City – as it happened

The draw live as the final four sides find out the semi-final lineup

Liam Corless
Wednesday 20 December 2017 18:05 EST
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Bristol City stunned Manchester United to earn a place in the last four alongside Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal.

Follow the draw in our liveblog


Liam Corless20 December 2017 19:44

Pre-match quotes from Lee Johnson

On how he's feeling ahead of the match: "I'm delighted for the supporters and the players, they've worked very hard to get here. The supporters haven't had a game like this for a long, long time. Hopefully we can give it our best."

On his team selection: "We've got a few injuries. We've got some good little footballers out on the pitch. The team that United have picked is very strong and I'm looking forward to it."

Quotes from Sky Sports

Liam Corless20 December 2017 19:50

Here's a reminder of tonight's team news:

Liam Corless20 December 2017 19:53

We are just minutes away from kick-off at Ashton Gate. Will Manchester United join City and Arsenal in the last four or will Bristol City produce the shock of the competition so far by knocking out the defending champions?

Liam Corless20 December 2017 19:57

GOAL ALERT! Chelsea 1-0 Bournemouth (Willian, 13)

Chelsea take an early lead at Stamford Bridge and it's Brazilian winger Willian with the goal!

Liam Corless20 December 2017 19:58

Bristol City 0-0 Manchester United

1' - We are underway at Ashton Gate!

Liam Corless20 December 2017 20:01

Bristol City 0-0 Manchester United

5' - The hosts, as you might expect, have started this quarter-final with plenty of energy. The match hasn't quite settled yet but United have had the lion's share of possession early doors.

Liam Corless20 December 2017 20:05

Bristol City 0-0 Manchester United

7' - Paul Pogba loses the ball under his feet mid-way inside the United half and Marlon Pack is on hand to take advantage, nicking the ball away before being fouled by the Frenchman.

Josh Brownhill takes the resulting free-kick from distance and Sergio Romero is forced to make a save, tipping the ball behind for a corner, which ultimately comes to nothing for the hosts.

Liam Corless20 December 2017 20:09

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks on prior to kick-off 

Liam Corless20 December 2017 20:10

11' - Off the bar! Anthony Martial plays a neat one-two with Paul Pogba on the edge of the box before delivering a teasing cross towards the far post, where the waiting Zlatan Ibrahimovic hits the crossbar with a scuffed volley.

Liam Corless20 December 2017 20:14

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