​​Chelsea Late Double and Liverpool Comeback Secure Semi Final Spot

Liverpool players celebrate after qualifying into the EFL Cup semi finals on December 22
Liverpool players celebrate after qualifying into the EFL Cup semi finals on December 22
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The quarter-final fixtures rounded off on December 22, with Arsenal having already booked their spot in the last four thanks to a comprehensive win over Sunderland. 

Chelsea who had travelled to Brentford booked their spot with a 2-0 win, West Ham made a trip to Spurs suffered a 2-1 loss while Liverpool won via penalties against Leicester to book a spot in the semis. 

 
Chelsea Late Double Secure Semi-Final Spot 

Chelsea took a 2-0 late victory against Brentford in the EFL Cup quarterfinals after Pontus Jansson scored his own goal and Jorginho converted a penalty in the last 10 minutes.  

Chelsea struggled to create chances in the game despite them dominating the possession. 

The game looked destined for penalties until Jansson put through his own net in the 80th minute and Jorginho put the result beyond doubt when he slotted home a spot-kick. 

 
Liverpool Comeback Against Leicester  

Liverpool overturned a two-goal deficit in a gripping 3-3 draw against Leicester afterwards winning 5-4 in a penalty shootout therefore going through to the EFL Cup semi-finals. 

A Vardy brace had initially put the visitors 2-0 up early on at Anfield, and although Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain got Liverpool on the scoreboard, a spectacular Maddison strike had Leicester cruising at the break. 

But half-time substitute Jota reduced the deficit again after the hour and Takumi Minamino equalised deep into stoppage time to make it 3-3 forcing the game into a shootout. 

 
Tottenham Narrow Win Into Semis 

Tottenham edged past London rivals West Ham 2-1 to book their place in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup. 

West Ham eliminated Manchester United and holders Manchester City to reach this stage but came out second best in an entertaining tie at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

Steven Bergwijn's goal gave Tottenham the lead before Jarrod Bowen equalised shortly before Lucas Moura gave his side the lead again. 

West Ham shutout United and City in the previous two rounds but were unable to get a victory against their London rivals. 

EFL Cup Semi Final Fixture

Chelsea vs Tottenham 

Arsenal vs Liverpool