Neatly sandwiched between all the festive games in England are the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup. Four of the usual Big Six in the Premier League are in action, with Arsenal hosting Manchester City, while Carlo Ancelotti's Everton will look to continue their gradual rise with a victory over resurgent Manchester United. Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur travel to Stoke, while Brentford welcome Newcastle United to west London. Here's our preview of the quarterfinals.
Brentford vs. Newcastle, Tuesday at 12.30 p.m. ET, live on ESPN+
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