Cup semi-final, Arsenal in town, can't give seats away
Jewell hopes to make it two legs good
December 2005
Wenger hails keeper
A relieved Arsène Wenger thanked Manuel Almunia for Arsenal's Carling Cup victory after his saves in the penalty shoot-out.
Bruce gets fresh vote of confidence as board counts the pennies
Birmingham boss Steve Bruce has received another vote of confidence but, so far as the transfer window is concerned, it may be a case of 'Bah, humbug'.
Ellis humiliated by Villa cup exit
Shamed by Doncaster in the Carling Cup, David O'Leary has now heard chairman Doug Ellis brand the team's performance "disgusting".
November 2005
Another celebration in store for Doncaster
Up to ninth in League One after an abysmal start to the season, Doncaster are relishing the prospect of Carling Cup combat with Aston Villa.
Chelsea 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic Carling Cup: After 15 months - not to mention extra-time and a penalty shoot-out - Jose Mourinho has finally tasted defeat at Stamford Bridge.
Hasselbaink makes Moyes feel even more blue
Everton 0 - 1 Middlesbrough Carling Cup: A Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink strike halted the Toffees' revival in its tracks and guided Steve McClaren's men into the last 16.
Battered Shearer stitches up last-16 spot for Newcastle
Grimsby Town 0 - 1 Newcastle United Carling Cup: The Magpies edged a close encounter courtesy of a typically efficient Alan Shearer goal.
