Carling Cup 2011: Complete Fifth Round Preview, Fixtures, Live Stream and More

The Carling Cup started in late July when Crawley Town knocked off AFC Wimbledon in a preliminary round match. Four months later it's time for the quarterfinals. Last season's champions, Birmingham City, were knocked out by Manchester City in the third round.

Of the eight remaining teams, six represent the English Premier League and two hail from the League Championship. Manchester United is favored to recapture the Cup after winning it in 2009 and 2010. Manchester City and Chelsea are the second and third favorites with three rounds left.

Cardiff City vs. Blackburn

Where: Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales

When: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 2:45 p.m. ET

Watch: FoxSoccer.tv

Betting Odds: Cardiff City +160, Blackburn +160, Draw +240

Cardiff City knocked off fellow Championship side Burnley thanks to a strike by Joe Mason in the 40th minute. Don Cowie has scored three goals and Craig Conway has netted two to help the Bluebirds advance to this point.

Blackburn needed extra time against Newcastle United but managed to escape victorious thanks to a late header by Gael Givet. Ruben Rochina has led the way with four goals. The Rovers are having a rough season in Premiership play, so they could really use a nice run in this tournament.

Prediction: Cardiff City 1, Blackburn 0

Chelsea vs. Liverpool

Where: Stamford Bridge in London, England

When: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 2:45 p.m. ET

Watch: Sport TV2 and FoxSoccer.tv

Betting Odds: Chelsea -125, Liverpool +375, Draw +240

Even though Chelsea conceded a late goal to Everton in its fourth round match, the Blues were able to fight back in extra time to advance. Daniel Sturridge's first goal of the competition in the 116th minute proved fatal for the Toffees.

After falling behind 1-0 late in the first half of round four, Luis Suarez saved Liverpool with two second half goals against Stoke City. Pepe Reina has been strong between the pipes for the Reds, making 12 saves in the team's three wins.

Prediction: Chelsea 2, Liverpool 1

Arsenal vs. Manchester City

Where: Emirates Stadium in London, England

When: Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. ET

Watch: Fox Soccer Plus and FoxSoccer.tv

Betting Odds: Manchester City +138, Arsenal +188, Draw +240

Andrei Arshavin and Park Chu-Young scored for Arsenal in its 2-1 triumph over Bolton. Following a tumultuous summer, the Gunners have turned things around in a big way of late and enter this marquee clash with a lot of momentum.

Manchester City's advancement was of the easier variety. The Citizens got five goals from four different players, including Edin Dzeko's two-goal performance, to coast past Wolverhampton. They play two road games in three days, which is a tough task.

Prediction: Arsenal 2, Manchester City 1 (extra time)

Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace

Where: Old Trafford in Manchester, England

When: Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 2:45 p.m. ET

Watch: Fox Soccer Plus and FoxSoccer.tv

Betting Odds: Manchester United -500, Crystal Palace +1,200, Draw +550

Manchester United made quick work of Aldershot Town with first half tallies from Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen, who has excelled in the Carling Cup with three goals. The Red Devils should have similar success in round five.

It's quite the accomplishment for Crystal Palace to reach the quarterfinals. The Eagles are a mid-pack team in the Championship, but have managed to win four straight cup games. That includes a 2-0 win over Southampton in the last round. Darren Ambrose and Wilfred Zaha have combined for five goals in Cup play.

Prediction: Manchester United 3, Crystal Palace 0