Man Utd, Liverpool and co. find out their fixtures for the Carabao Cup third round

Man Utd, Liverpool and co. find out their fixtures for the Carabao Cup third round – originally posted on Sportslens.com

The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup has been completed.

The second round brought about a number of big results. Aston Villa, Norwich City, and Arsenal all hit their opponents for six, while Southampton comfortably defeated Newport County 8-0. Top flight sides Newcastle United and Crystal Palace were eliminated early.

Seven more teams enter the competition at this stage, with all clubs participating in Europe being given a bye to the third round. Manchester City get in on the act as they look to win their fifth Carabao Cup in a row, while Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester City, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur also join.

Man City have won the competition four years on the trot

The Cityzens begin the defence of their crown with a visit from League One side Wycombe Wanderers, and the Red Devils will face West Ham in the headline tie of the round.

In total, there are five all-Premier League ties, as well as one London derby between Arsenal and AFC Wimbledon.

Full Carabao Cup third round draw

Queens Park Rangers vs Everton

Preston North End vs Cheltenham Town

Manchester United vs West Ham United

Fulham vs Leeds United

Brentford vs Oldham Athletic

Watford vs Stoke City

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Norwich City vs Liverpool

Burnley vs Rochdale

Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon

Sheffield United vs Southampton

Manchester City vs Wycombe Wanderers

Millwall vs Leicester City

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Swansea City

 

 

 

 

 

Games are expected to be played on 21st and 22nd September.

 

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