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The third-round draw for the Carabao Cup has been confirmed, featuring several high-profile Premier League matchups.

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2 min readSource:BBC Sport
Carabao Cup Third-Round Draw Features Liverpool vs. Tottenham

Key facts

  • Liverpool will face Tottenham in the third round.
  • Manchester United are drawn against Brighton.
  • Holders Manchester City will host Norwich.
  • Fleetwood is the only fourth-tier team remaining in the competition.
  • Nine Premier League teams enter the tournament at this stage.

Liverpool have been drawn against Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup. This stage marks the entry of nine Premier League teams competing in European tournaments, including Manchester United, who will face Brighton, and holders Manchester City, who host Norwich.

Tournament Draw Details

Fleetwood, the sole remaining fourth-tier side in the competition, are set to host Sheffield United. Meanwhile, Leeds United await the winner of the match between Chelsea and Luton to determine their opponent.

Schedule and Remaining Fixtures

Matches are scheduled to take place during the weeks beginning September 7 and September 14 to avoid conflicts with European competition schedules. The final two third-round spots will be determined on Thursday, with Chelsea hosting Luton at 19:30 BST and Fulham playing AFC Wimbledon at 20:00 BST.

Timeline

  1. Thursday
    Chelsea hosts Luton and Fulham plays AFC Wimbledon to decide the final two spots.
  2. Week commencing September 7
    Matches for the third round begin.
  3. Week commencing September 14
    Matches for the third round continue.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Sport.

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