Chelsea drawn with Liverpool in quarters

Updated 12.56 Sat Nov 03 2007

Keywords: Avram Grant, Rafael Benitez, Carling Cup, Premier League, Chelsea, Liverpool, sport, football

Rafael Benitez is once again looking to plot the downfall of Chelsea after Liverpool were handed a trip to Stamford Bridge in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.

The holders beat the Merseysiders 3-2 after extra-time in the 2005 final in Cardiff.

Chelsea beat Liverpool 3-2 after extra-time in the 2005 final in Cardiff

Avram Grant will be hoping his Blues turn on the style at Stamford Bridge in the week beginning December 17 after booking their place in the last-eight thanks to late goals from Frank Lampard and Andriy Shevchenko against Leicester City.

Sven-Goran Eriksson's Manchester City have been handed a home draw against Tottenham Hotspur, who beat Blackpool 2-0 in the fourth round in their first game under new head coach Junade Ramos.

In-form Blackburn Rovers will entertain Arsenal and will be looking for a repeat of their FA Cup triumph over the Gunners last season.

And Everton will visit West Ham United the previous week due to David Moyes' men's Uefa Cup clash with AZ Alkmaar on December 20.