Manchester United take on Hull City in EFL Cup semi-final while Liverpool face Southampton in last-four
* Manchester United progressed with a 4-1 win against West Ham
* Liverpool are into the last-four after a 2-0 victory against Leeds United
* The matches will take place in the weeks commencing January 9 and 23
Manchester United have been drawn against Hull City for the semi-final stage of the EFL Cup.
Meanwhile, Liverpool will take on Southampton in the other semi-final tie. The ties, which are decided over two legs, take place in January.
Both Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho are looking to win their first major trophies with their sides and the EFL Cup will provide the first real opportunity of the season, with the final to take place in February.
United host Hull City in the first leg before visiting the KCOM. Liverpool will travel to St Mary's for their semi-final first leg.
Liverpool were the first team to progress to the semi-final stage of the League Cup with a 2-0 victory against Championship side Leeds.
Their win came courtesy of goals from Divock Origi and teenager Ben Woodburn, who became the club's youngest ever goalscorer.
Hull also advanced with a penalty shootout win over Newcastle, who had been tipped as a potential dark horse to win the competition despite their relegation last season.
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THE DRAW IN FULL
Manchester United v Hull City
Southampton v Liverpool
First leg to take place w/c January 9
Second leg to take place w/c January 23
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On Wednesday, Southampton surprised Arsenal with a consummate away performance to take a 2-0 win away from the Emirates. The Saints had Jordy Clasie and Ryan Bertrand to thank for their victory.
United were confirmed as the fourth team in the hat for the last-four of the competition with a 3-1 win against West Ham at Old Trafford.
The first-leg of the semi-final ties will take place in the week commencing January 9, with the return legs being played after January 23.
The final takes place at Wembley on February 26.
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