League Cup Draw 2016: Full Semi-Final Fixtures and Dates Released for EFL Cup

The semi-final draw for the 2016 EFL Cup took place on Wednesday, pitting Southampton against Liverpool, and Hull City against Manchester United. 

The Saints, who beat Arsenal on Wednesday to qualify for the semi-finals, will be at home in the first leg. The Red Devils cruised past West Ham United and will start at home against the Tigers.

Here's a look at the schedule for the semi-finals:

Date	Home	Away
Week commencing January 9	Southampton	Liverpool
Week commencing January 9	Manchester United	Hull City
Week commencing January 23	Liverpool	Southampton
Week commencing January 23	Hull City	Manchester United

Southampton and Liverpool have built up quite the connection over the last few years, with numerous former Saints stars now plying their trade at Anfield. The likes of Sadio Mane, Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren will relish the opportunity of lining up against their old team-mates.

Per Joe.co.uk's Tony Barrett, the two teams also have some history at this stage of the competition:

The draw also means a final between old rivals Liverpool and Manchester United is a possibility, something neutral fans and television executives will be most pleased with.

Per Mick Gadd of the Daily Mirror, United manager Jose Mourinho expects Hull—who reached the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley—to be motivated:

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I was calm with the draw, if the teams arrive here, it’s because they put a lot on the competition.

I am sure Hull has an amazing memory from Wembley and they are going to try everything to be there.

Man U were there last season in August and they are used to being back in Wembley on regular occasion. Now we forget this semi-final.

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The Red Devils haven't enjoyed a great start to the Premier League season, but they've more than held their own in the EFL Cup. The trophy now provides Mourinho with his best chance of grabbing some silverware during his debut campaign, with just a few more results needed.