LONDON — Chelsea was drawn to face Leeds United in the League Cup quarterfinals Wednesday, shortly after beating Manchester United 5-4 at Stamford Bridge to reach the last eight. Leeds, English football's fallen giant, has beaten Premier League opposition in the two previous rounds, sinking Everton in round three before Tuesday's 3-0 win at home to Southampton. “Leeds and Chelsea have a bit of history, so it should be an interesting game,” said Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo. Bradford City, of third-tier League Two, was rewarded for beating top-flight Wigan Athletic on penalties with a home tie against Premier League powerhouse Arsenal. After winning 3-1 at Liverpool, Swansea City will face second-tier Middlesbrough, while the only all-Premier League tie of the round sees Norwich City host Aston Villa. The matches are due to take place in the week beginning Dec. 10, although Chelsea's trip to Leeds will take place on Dec. 19 due to the European champions' involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup. Earlier in the day Chelsea came from behind three times to beat United after extra time, earning revenge for Sunday's controversial 3-2 league defeat. Holder Liverpool was knocked out by boss Brendan Rodgers' former side Swansea City, while Norwich City beat Tottenham Hotspur. Another high-scoring thriller ensued at Stamford Bridge although both Alex Ferguson and Di Matteo elected to send out vastly different teams in the often maligned secondary cup competition. United netted first through Ryan Giggs before David Luiz scored for Chelsea from the penalty spot. Javier Hernandez took the lead back for United after another defensive mistake, before defender Gary Cahill again leveled matters on 52 minutes. United again went in front just before the hour mark thanks to Nani's cool chip, but another penalty, this time from substitute Eden Hazard, sent the match into extra time. Daniel Sturridge, who had missed a host of chances throughout, nabbed Chelsea's fourth by latching onto a poor backpass and there was even time for a Ramires goal and a Giggs penalty. Liverpool boss Rodgers, who left Swansea in the close season, saw the Welsh side win 3-1 at Anfield to humiliate his stuttering side. Chico grabbed the opener for Swansea in the 34th minute as Liverpool also played a much changed side with forgotten man Joe Cole getting a rare look-in but failing to impress. Norwich is also be in the last eight after coming from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 at home with Simeon Jackson grabbing the 87th minute winner. — Agencies
