Two clubs chasing the Capital One Cup will do battle today in a match between Sheffield United and Tottenham. The semifinal clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at Bramall Lane in Sheffield and can be live streamed here free. There is no additional TV coverage for this match in the United States.
What They're Saying
Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough (via the Guardian): "We have still got quite a few of the lads from the FA Cup run last year and the other ones are loving it too. Every player and supporter is looking forward to Wednesday night. I just think with the majority of the lower-league lads being British and having been brought up with cup traditions, it just probably means a little bit more to them. That is not anything too demeaning with regard to the foreign lads. I just think when you are brought up with it, it is inevitable that you are going to understand its importance a little bit more."
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino (via the Telegraph): "The people here are fantastic. Maybe it's normal that the supporters shout at you, but in Argentina it's impossible to have the supporters in behind you because saliva, they throw things, radios, mobiles [telephones], it's dangerous. But in England, the respect is massive."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: With Harry Kane resting due to rotation, Tottenham's Emmanuel Adebayor will have an opportunity to reclaim his role as a prominent striker. In 11 league appearances, the 30-year-old has two goals and an average of 1.1 key passes.
Sheffield United's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Howard; Harris, McEveley, Basham, Flynn; Doyle, Reed; Murphy, Scougall, Ryce; McNulty
Tottenham's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vorm; Walker, Fazio, Vertonghen, Davies; Mason, Stambouli; Eriksen, Kane, Townsend; Adebayor
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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