Tottenham Hotspur were the first name out of the hat, swiftly followed by giant killers Southend United. Other ties see Arsenal travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool, a repeat of tomorrow’s league fixture.

Chelsea have a even further to travel, they go to St. James Park to take on Newcastle United, at least striker Andrei Shevchenko will feel at home in the cold on a December evening in the week commencing 18th.

The last tie sees Wycombe Wanderers travel to the Valley to play Charlton Athletic, could that be the banana skin that sees Iain Dowie unsettled from his managerial seat?

Carling Cup quarter final draw, ties to be played week commencing December 18:

Charlton Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers
Liverpool v Arsenal
Newcastle United v Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur v Southend United