LIVERPOOL have been paired with Arsenal in tonight’s draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals following their dramatic win over Leicester this evening.

Meanwhile, the other semi-final sees Tottenham play Chelsea.

The first legs of the tie will take place on 3 January, with the second legs taking place on 10 January.

The competition’s final at Wembley is scheduled to take place on 27 February.

Asked about taking on his former club, Antonio Conte – who led Chelsea to Premier League glory in 2017 and FA Cup success the following year – told Sky Sports: “First of all it’s good for Tottenham to reach a semi-final in this competition.

“You can see the names of the teams that reach this semi-final – Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea with us.

“It means that every club wants to try and lift this trophy.”

The Italian added: “I remember in the past when I was in Chelsea this trophy was not secondary. But it was used to play with young players and players that did not start in the XI.

“Now I’m seeing in England that to win a trophy is very difficult and we have to beat important teams.”

Tottenham’s last major trophy came in this competition in 2008 and Spurs lost to Chelsea in the 2015 final.

Liverpool have won the competition a joint-record eight times and will contest their 18th League Cup semi-final.

Two-time winners Arsenal booked their place in the last four by beating Sunderland 5-1 on Tuesday.

Additional reporting by Press Association