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Liverpool set to host Leicester City in Carabao Cup quarter finals

Liverpool will host Leicester City in the Carabao Cup quarter finals.

Brendan Rodgers is set to return to Anfield, where he was manager for three years between 2012 and 2015, on the week commencing December 20.

The Reds progressed to the last eight of the competition courtesy of a 2-0 win over Preston North End while the Foxes edge past Brighton 4-2 on penalties.

Second-half goals from Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi proved enough to steer Jurgen Klopp’s side to within three games of the Wembley showpiece.

Leicester will entertain Liverpool just a week after they meet in the cup tie, with a Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on December 28.