One finds a particular poetry to midweek football, when the evening illumination illuminate the December chill and the beautiful game unveils its purest dramas. Tonight, we are treated with an exquisite smorgasbord of fixtures that marry the intensity of championship competition with the high-stakes drama of cup football.

What follows are Wednesday's finest booking codes – all odds accurate at time of writing and representing 90 minutes save where stated explicitly:

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Celtic's Mission to Tannadice

Parkhead witnesses traversing within an unprecedented introduction to Wilfried Nancy's reign, with the Glasgow giants having endured the indignity of defeat in every one of their first three fixtures under their incoming manager. The painful 3-1 loss to St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final epitomised rock bottom that few connected with such a club could have envisaged.

Nancy has become the solitary manager in the institution's decorated annals to falter across his first three fixtures in tenure, and we detect a palpable desire to reverse this troubling trajectory.

Still, confidence may be gleaned from the Tangerines' continued tribulations. The home outfit have been unable to claim three points in any of their most recent seven outings, and despite Celtic's current difficulties, the Bhoys still command superior talent. We are backing the Glasgow brigade to record a much-needed three points.

Celtic to win, 1.48 – 3SZFYFR

Manchester City vs Brentford

Manchester City head into this EFL Cup quarter-final as significant to claim victory and move into the semi-final round of the cup. The Etihad outfit manifestly possess superior roster than their West London counterparts.

Whilst Brentford have performed exceeding projections under new manager Keith Andrews this season, the West Londoners have now been unable to win any of their previous three matches. Furthermore, they have likewise been unable to secure victory from any of their most recent five fixtures with the Manchester outfit – including four reverses.

Considering these factors, we are endorsing Manchester City to claim victory and advance for the penultimate stage.

City's progression, 1.19 – 3SZG9LC

Newcastle United vs Fulham

Harry Wilson is experiencing an exceptional period of confidence for Fulham, with the Welsh maestro scoring four goals in his last seven games for the West London outfit. The winger additionally secured a hat-trick for his country during the November FIFA window.

Combined with Newcastle's ongoing defensive frailties, conceding at minimum one goal in each of their most recent eight fixtures across every formats, we are supporting Wilson to find on the mark sheet once again here.

Harry Wilson to score anytime, 4.75 – 3SZGJRB

Talavera de La Reina vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid approach this meeting with third-tier Talavera de La Reina in the Copa del Rey knockout stages universally projected to overwhelm the fixture and secure success by a several-goal scoreline.