Their semi-final opponents Stoke moved into the last four with a routine 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday, courtesy of strikes from Ibrahim Afellay and Phil Bardsley. Wilfred Bony helped City take an early lead, converting the rebound after Kevin De Bruyne’s shot from distance hit the post on Tuesday, reports Xinhua.
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Jurgen Klopp’s side have now won seven of their last eight matches, including a 4-1 win at Manchester City, and the German said he had no qualms about who his side might face in the February 28 final.
City made five changes for the visit of Hull, now fourth in the Championship, with David Silva captaining the side at the Etihad Stadium on his first start following two months out with an ankle problem. There was never an easy one and Stoke will want (to reach) this final with everything they have.
“The most important thing is to be involved in all the competitions at this stage”.
Everton went in front at the Riverside with a superb piece of individual skill from Gerard Deulofeu after 20 minutes.
Anfield will be the site of the semifinal second game, which takes place on January 26.
Manchester City will play Everton in the other semifinal.
Last year Chelsea won the League Cup on their way to a domestic double, but this year the Blues were eliminated by Stoke City.
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Middling club Stoke City FC (5-5-4, 19 points) is set to face Manchester City FC (9-3-2, 29 points) at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday, December 5 for a 2015-2016 Premier League season matchup.
