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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


Bristol City 1-1 Manchester United

88' - This match had been all United from the moment Bristol City opened the scoring up until about five minutes ago. The hosts have regrouped well in the closing stages.

Liam Corless20 December 2017 21:46

Bristol City 1-1 Manchester United

90' - Three minutes of added time to come.

Liam Corless20 December 2017 21:48

GOAL! Bristol City 2-1 Manchester United (Smith)

90+3' - Matt Taylor finds Korey Smith with a lovely chipped pass and the midfielder slots the ball underneath Sergio Romero to surely win it for Bristol City!

Liam Corless20 December 2017 21:50

Full-time - Bristol City 2-1 Manchester United

Mike Dean blows his whistle for the final time tonight and Bristol City join Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City in the last four after that dramatic winning goal from Korey Smith!

Liam Corless20 December 2017 21:54

Post-match reaction from Bristol City's players

Korey Smith: "Unbelievable. I don't know what to say. The boys were brilliant. I don't score a lot but as you can see the lads are very happy when I do. It's a dream come true.

"I joined the club when we were in League One. This year we've been absolutely brilliant. It's an amazing city and it's nice to give the fans a season to remember so far."

Joe Bryan: "We don't go into any game thinking we're going to lose. We have belief in ourselves and we showed that tonight.

"I hit it (the opening goal) as hard as I could. I haven't seen it yet so I can't tell you what happened. I can't remember!"

Quotes from Sky Sports

Liam Corless20 December 2017 22:04

Stay tuned for the semi-final draw, which we'll be bringing to you shortly! 

Bristol City are guaranteed a glamour tie, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City all also into the last four.

The moment Bristol City's fans will never forget 

Liam Corless20 December 2017 22:08

Post-match reaction from Jose Mourinho

His analysis of the game: "They were a bit lucky but they fought a lot to be lucky. They won the game in a moment when we had no possibilities to react. They won the game in our best moment of the game. They won the game in a moment when everybody is waiting for our goal.

"We hit the post twice before they scored the first goal. They played brilliantly and they fought like this was the game of their lives. I think it's a beautiful day for football because a team from a lower division won to get in the final. It's a big day for them and their supporters. I congratulate them."

His analysis of his team's performance: "In the first half we lacked the intensity that they had. When I say intensity I don't just mean physically, but mentally too. For the Bristol boys it was a big, big day for them."

Quotes from Sky Sports

Liam Corless20 December 2017 22:19

The semi-final draw is imminent. Don't go anywhere.

Liam Corless20 December 2017 22:25

First out of the pot is... Chelsea!

Liam Corless20 December 2017 22:26

Second out of the pot is... Arsenal!

Liam Corless20 December 2017 22:26

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