Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the Carabao Cup's Round Four on October 31, 2024, causing City’s first loss of the season. Goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr gave Spurs control early in the match. Matheus Nunes pulled one back for City right before halftime, offering a potential comeback. However, Tottenham maintained the advantage with additional chances, as Nico O’Reilly's shot was cleared off the line by Yves Bissouma in the closing moments, securing Tottenham’s advancement to the quarterfinals.
In another Carabao Cup match, Manchester United, under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, defeated Leicester City 5-2 with two goals from Casemiro and contributions from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes. Despite goals from Bilal El Khannous and Conor Coady for Leicester, United's strong offense ensured a comfortable victory. United will face Tottenham in the quarterfinals on December 17, 2024.