Traditionally, quarter-final ties commence on the week starting Monday, December 16, leading many to assume United's face-off with Spurs would be on Tuesday, December 17 or Wednesday, December 18. However, it has been revealed that United's match against Ange Postecoglou's team will take place on Thursday, December 19 at 8pm, with the other three quarter-finals taking place the previous night.
This game has been chosen for live broadcast on Sky Sports. As it stands, United are also set to play Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday, December 21 at 3pm, leaving manager Ruben Amorim with the daunting task of preparing his team for two matches in under 48 hours.
Despite the Premier League announcing its TV picks for the festive period last month, United's match against the Cherries was not selected for live UK broadcast, meaning it remains in its original 3pm slot on December 21.
The Red Devils are bracing themselves for a gruelling schedule, with two matches in less than 48 hours threatening to stretch the squad to its limits. Adding to the pressure, United are set to face Manchester City on Sunday, December 15, meaning they will now play three times in less than a week, reports the Manchester Evening News.
In contrast, Tottenham's Premier League clash with Liverpool, which follows their Carabao Cup meeting with United, was selected for TV broadcast last month and was handed the 4.30pm slot on Sunday, December 22, giving them two full days to prepare for the clash with Arne Slot's side. It remains unclear whether United will request for the clash with Bournemouth to be rescheduled.
