Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Manchester City eased into the semifinals of the League Cup with a 2-0 home win over Brentford on Wednesday, and will meet holders Newcastle United who needed an added-time Lewis Miley goal to beat Fulham 2-1 at St James' Park.

Chelsea, who won 3-1 at Cardiff City on Tuesday, will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace, who contest the last quarterfinal next Tuesday, in the other two-legged semifinal.

Pep Guardiola made seven changes from the City side which won 3-0 at Crystal Palace on Sunday but the hosts had little trouble seeing off Brentford who offered very little going forward.After a slow start under relentless rain, City began to create opportunities, Rayan Cherki dragging a shot wide and having another attempt...