When is the EFL Cup semi-final draw? Start time and teams targeting last four

The season’s first piece of silverware will be tantalising close for those who make it through the upcoming quarter-finals of the EFL Cup, with a final at Wembley only two games away.

And the draw appears to be moving inexorably towards a showdown of the big hitters, with four of the Premier League’s six traditional powers left in the hat at the quarter-final stage.

Indeed should the ties go to form the semi-final draw could throw up the tantalising prospect of two-legged Manchester and London derbies. However West Ham, Leicester and Bournemouth will provide stiff opposition for West Ham, Manchester City and Chelsea.

Meanwhile Championship high-flyers Bristol City will doubtless relish the chance to do battle with Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United at Ashton Gate.

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When is the draw for the EFL Cup semi-finals?

Though a time for the draw has not been formally confirmed by the EFL it is expected to take place after Wednesday’s quarter-finals.

The draw could happen at 10pm if Bristol City and Manchester United's 8pm game does not go to extra-time and penalties.

When will the semi-finals take place?

The first leg of the semi-finals will take place in the week commencing January 8 2018. The second leg will take place a fortnight later.

The Wembley final is scheduled for Sunday, February 25.

Quarter-final fixtures and results

Tuesday December 19

Arsenal vs West Ham United (7:45pm kick-off)

Leicester City vs Manchester City (7:45pm kick-off)

Wednesday December 20

Chelsea vs Bournemouth (7:45pm kick-off)

Bristol City vs Manchester United (8pm kick-off)