There remains a distinctive beauty to midweek fixtures, when the evening illumination pierce the December gloom and the noble game reveals its most compelling stories. Tonight, we are presented with an exquisite banquet of contests that combine the passion of championship competition with the high-stakes drama of cup competitions.

What follows are today's finest booking codes – each selection correct at publication and confined to 90 minutes unless noted otherwise:

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Celtic's Mission to Tannadice

The Bhoys endure navigating through an unprecedented opening chapter to Wilfried Nancy's tenure, with the Glasgow institution having endured the humiliation of capitulation across each of their first three matches under their incoming manager. The devastating 3-1 reverse to St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final represented a nadir that few connected with this club could have foreseen.

The Frenchman enters the only manager in the institution's illustrious chronicles to suffer defeat in his initial three games in tenure, and we detect a desperate desire to halt this troubling trajectory.

Yet, encouragement may be drawn from Dundee United's persistent tribulations. The Tannadice side have failed to secure three points in any of their most recent seven outings, and for all Celtic's current difficulties, the away side still command greater quality. We are backing the Parkhead institution to record a crucial triumph.

Glasgow Glory, 1.48 – 3SZFYFR

Manchester City vs Brentford

head into this Carabao Cup quarter-final as overwhelming choices to claim success and move into the semi-final round of the tournament. The hosts clearly boast a stronger collection of talent than their opponents.

Though Brentford have functioned above expectations under new manager Keith Andrews this term, the West Londoners have now been unable to win any of their last three games. Moreover, they have likewise been unable to triumph in any of their last five meetings with the Citizens – featuring four reverses.

Given this context, we are endorsing Manchester City to claim progression and qualify for the last four.

Manchester City to qualify, 1.19 – 3SZG9LC

Wilson's Stage at St James' Park

Harry Wilson is experiencing a stellar period of confidence for Fulham, with the Principality star netting four goals in his last seven games for the Cottagers. He also netted a hat-trick for his Wales during the November FIFA window.

Combined with Newcastle's recent defensive frailties, allowing at least a single strike in each of their previous eight fixtures across all formats, we are endorsing Wilson to get on the scoresheet once more in this encounter.

The Welshman scores, 4.75 – 3SZGJRB

Talavera de La Reina vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid enter this fixture with modest Talavera de La Reina in the Copa del Rey knockout stages widely expected to control the encounter and secure victory by a several-goal distance.

Los Blancos are expected to alter their team for this meeting, but their rotation options certainly remains adequately equipped of recording an emphatic win. We are backing their class to triumph in this contest, with an emphatic victory and at least 3.5 goals registered.

Real Madrid & over 3.5 goals, 1.96 – 3SZGVNM

The Perfect Quartet

Accumulator Booking Code: 3SZH5B6, Odds: 16.40

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