The 2023/24 Carabao Cup is the 65th season of the competition. The tournament will begin with the first round on August 8, 2023, and the final will be played on February 25, 2024.
The defending champions are Manchester City, who defeated Tottenham Hotspur in the 2022/23 final.
Here are some of the key things to know about the 2023/24 Carabao Cup:
- The competition will feature 92 teams from the top four tiers of English football: the Premier League, the Championship, League One, and League Two.
- The first round will be played over two legs, with the winners progressing to the second round.
- The second round will be played over one leg, with the winners progressing to the third round.
- The third round will see the entry of the Premier League teams, who will be drawn against the winners of the second round ties.
- The competition will then continue with a series of single-leg ties until the final, which will be played at Wembley Stadium.
The Carabao Cup is a popular competition with fans, and it is often seen as a stepping stone to the FA Cup, which is the most prestigious domestic cup competition in England.
In recent years, the Carabao Cup has been won by a variety of teams, including lower-league clubs such as Wycombe Wanderers and Aston Villa.
This season, the competition is sure to be competitive again, with a number of teams capable of winning the trophy.
Here are some of the teams to watch out for in the 2023/24 Carabao Cup:
- Manchester City: The defending champions will be looking to win the cup again this season. They have a strong squad and will be the favorites to go all the way.
- Liverpool: Liverpool are another team that will be looking to win the cup this season. They have a good mix of youth and experience and will be a tough team to beat.
- Chelsea: Chelsea are always a contender for silverware, and they will be looking to win the Carabao Cup this season. They have a talented squad and will be confident of going far in the competition.
- Tottenham Hotspur: Tottenham will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing defeat in the final last season. They have a strong squad and will be a threat to any team in the competition.
- Arsenal: Arsenal are another team that will be looking to win the Carabao Cup this season. They have a young and exciting squad and will be hoping to challenge for the trophy.
The 2023/24 Carabao Cup is sure to be a competitive and exciting competition. It is a tournament that all English football fans should be looking forward to.
