Carabao Cup rules: A reminder before Spurs v United
Wednesday 18 December 2024 13:44
As Manchester United gear up to face Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals – there are a few things fans need to be aware of.
NO VAR
Whether you like it or not, VAR has become a central part of modern football and it’s rare to have a United game without it now.
However, that will be the case on Thursday as, like in the previous two rounds, the final decision will rest with the on-field referee – John Brooks – and his officiating team. Brooks has overseen one Reds game so far this season, taking the whistle for the recent 4-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford.
If we do successfully make it to the semi-finals, played over two legs, VAR will come back into play again.
STRAIGHT TO PENALTIES
If Thursday’s quarter-final ends level after 90 minutes, we will go straight to a penalty shootout.
There will be no extra-time played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – since 2018/19, extra-time has only been played during the final.
The last time we faced Spurs in a penalty shoot-out was during the 2008/09 League Cup final. United lifted the trophy, beating Spurs 4-1 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes.
A 21-year-old Jonny Evans started that game and picked up his first honour of an illustrious career and he could also be available on Thursday
DRAW TO FOLLOW
The semi-final draw will take place immediately after the game.
The last-four ties are set to be played over two legs, four weeks apart – the week commencing 6 January and then the week commencing 3 February.
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Wednesday 18 December 2024 13:44
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