When is the Carabao Cup quarter final draw? How to watch for free & potential Manchester United opponents

Manchester United have work to do to book their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals this season as they get ready for a fourth round meeting with Newcastle at Old Trafford.

United won the competition last season with victory over the same opponents in the final at Wembley. Casemiro and Marcus Rashford did the damage for the Reds beneath the famous arch as Erik ten Hag ended the club's six-year trophy hoodoo in his first campaign at the helm.

However, the Dutchman and his misfiring team have been unable to build on that success as yet this term with seven defeats in all competitions already. Newcastle overcame Manchester City to reach this stage as we take a closer look at the important details you need to know before the Carabao Cup draw.

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When is the Carabao Cup quarter final draw?

The quarter final draw will take place on Wednesday night. It has been pencilled in to take place after United and Newcastle face off at Old Trafford. It should get underway around 10.15pm.

How can I watch the Carabao Cup quarter final draw?

Sky Sports are showing the United match on Wednesday night and coverage for the draw will continue after the final whistle on their Main Event and Football channels. You can stream the draw through Now TV and it will be shown for free by Sky Sports via YouTube.

The football season is now upon us and with 500 live games to watch, as well access to Cricket, Golf, F1, Boxing, NFL and the NBA across eight dedicated channels, Sky Sports is the only way to watch all the action.

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What are the quarter final ball numbers?

They have yet to be