Carabao Cup quarter-final draw: Liverpool to host Bournemouth, Manchester City face Bradford City

Published: 29 October 2026 · 09:07 GST

According to Sky Sports, Liverpool will host Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Manchester City have been drawn away to League One side Bradford City.

The draw came after both Premier League clubs advanced through penalty shootouts. Sky Sports reported that Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to reach the last eight, with Wesley Fofana missing the decisive spot kick. In the same round, Manchester City needed penalties to beat Brighton after a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

ESPN FC reported that City manager Enzo Maresca said his players had not practised penalties before the shootout against Brighton. The result sent the holders into the quarter-finals and set up their tie with Bradford City.

Sky Sports also reported that Bournemouth will travel to Anfield for the last-eight tie, while Bradford City earned a home draw against City.

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