On January 10th, Manchester United will host Charlton Athletic in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, also known as the EFL Cup. This match will mark the first time these two clubs have faced each other in this competition, although they have a long history of playing against each other in various competitions.
Charlton Athletic is a relatively small club that currently plays in League One, the third tier of English football. They have had a difficult start to the season, sitting in 18th place in the league table. While they are unlikely to be considered favorites against Manchester United, they will be eager to cause an upset and progress to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
The Carabao Cup is known for producing upsets, and smaller clubs like Charlton Athletic have caused shock results in the past. In previous years, Charlton Athletic pulled off a 3-2 win over Premier League side West Ham United and they will be hoping to replicate that performance against United.
Looking back at the history between these two clubs, Manchester United has generally had the upper hand. In total, the clubs have faced off 37 times, with Manchester United winning 22 times and Charlton Athletic winning six times. The remaining nine matches ended in a draw.
The most recent meeting between the two clubs came in the FA Cup in January 2021, when Manchester United won 2-0. However, Charlton Athletic has had some memorable victories against Manchester United in the past. In November 1956, Charlton Athletic pulled off a stunning 4-0 victory over Manchester United in the old First Division. This result is still considered one of the biggest upsets of that era of English football history.
In conclusion, the quarter-final match between Manchester United and Charlton Athletic promises to be an exciting encounter. While United is the clear favorite, Charlton Athletic has the potential to cause an upset and progress to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. The match will be a chance for both clubs to showcase their talents and compete for a place in the next round of the competition.
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