Tottenham have the advantage after the first leg of their League Cup semi-final against League One side Sheffield United.
A second half penalty from Andros Townsend following a handball by Jay McEveley means Spurs will take a 1-0 lead to Bramall Lane in seven days.
Sheffield need a two-goal win to reach the final.
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The winner will face whoever comes out on top in the other last-four tie, which is poised at 1-1 between Chelsea and Liverpool.