2016-10-26

Manchester United will play West Ham United at Old Trafford in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup, while Arsenal will host Southampton.

Meanwhile,cLiverpool will welcome Leeds United to Anfield, and Hull City will face Newcastle United at the KCOM Stadium.

Here's a look at the complete draw:



The matches will be played in the week commencing Nov. 28.

Liverpool Looking for First Silverware Under Jurgen Klopp

The Reds reached two finals in manager Jurgen Klopp's first season in charge—the EFL Cup and the UEFA Europa League—but failed to come away with silverware in either.

On Tuesday, Daniel Sturridge scored twice as a much-changed Liverpool saw off Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Anfield, and the Reds—who have been one of the most impressive teams in the Premier League this term—firmly have their eye on Wembley Stadium again this year.



At home against Leeds, who have endured mixed fortunes this season and find themselves mid-table in the Championship, Liverpool should have little trouble reaching the final four.

Bleacher Report UK's Jack Lusby believed the draw to be favourable for the Reds:

United will also be looking for their first trophy under manager Jose Mourinho, not counting the Community Shield.

Slaven Bilic's West Ham have had a difficult time this season, but they beat Chelsea 2-1 in the round of 16 to reach the quarter-final stage—they could prove to be a tricky test even at Old Trafford.

OptaJoe and Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News reflected on the pair's last meeting in this competition:

Meanwhile, Arsenal eased past Reading with a 2-0 win to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games since their 4-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool on the opening day of the season.

The Saints have also been tough to beat of late, with their defeat at the hands of Inter Milan being their only loss since the Gunners beat them 2-1 in early September.

Arsenal will be grateful to have been drawn a home fixture against manager Claude Puel's side, whom they will have to break down if they're to progress.

Rafa Benitez's Newcastle hit Preston North End for six goals at St. James' Park and are flying toward promotion from the Championship, so they'll fancy their chances against Hull even though they're away.

The Chronicle's Lee Ryder welcomed the draw:

The Tigers' most pressing concern is survival in the Premier League, while the positive atmosphere around Newcastle could help give the Magpies the edge.

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