The Carabao Cup third-round draw features several all-Premier League matchups, including Liverpool versus Tottenham and Manchester United against Brighton.
Key facts
- •Liverpool and Tottenham previously met in the 2024/25 semi-finals, where Liverpool won 4-1 on aggregate.
- •Manchester City has not lost to Norwich in five home meetings since 2013.
- •The third-round ties are scheduled for the weeks of September 7 and September 14.
- •West Ham's opponent will be determined by a match between Fulham and AFC Wimbledon.
- •Nine Premier League clubs enter the tournament in this round.
Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, marking the second time in three seasons the teams have met in the competition. The draw includes up to six all-Premier League ties, with Manchester United set to face Brighton. Matches are scheduled to take place during the weeks commencing September 7 and September 14.
Premier League and Championship Matchups
Holders Manchester City will host Championship side Norwich at the Etihad Stadium. Other fixtures include Sunderland hosting Hull, Ipswich playing Arsenal, and Coventry facing Aston Villa. West Ham will host either Fulham or AFC Wimbledon, depending on the outcome of their upcoming match. Meanwhile, Newcastle United will travel to play Millwall, and Everton is set to face Wolves at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Additional Fixtures and Tournament Context
Chelsea will face Leeds if they win their match against Luton. Brentford is scheduled to visit League One side Reading, and Bournemouth will host Lincoln. Nine Premier League teams—Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Sunderland, and Crystal Palace—enter the competition at this third-round stage.
Timeline
- 2013Manchester City began a streak of five home matches against Norwich without a loss.
- 2024/25Liverpool defeated Tottenham 4-1 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
- September 7 and September 14The third-round ties are scheduled to be played during these weeks.
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