Liverpool face Tottenham as Arsenal, Man City and Man United discover Carabao Cup opponents

Fixtures for the Carabao Cup third round have been confirmed, with Liverpool drawn against Tottenham in a monster tie.

Liverpool are entering the competition at this round due to playing in Europe this season, and they’ve got a tough clash.

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Spurs easily progressed through in the cup after thrashing Championship side Charlton 5-1 on Wednesday evening.

But they’re going to face another Premier League giant as a reward, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United all finding out their first cup opponents of the campaign too.

The Gunners will be taking on Ipswich Town at Portman Road in the third round following the draw.

Meanwhile, 2025 winners Man City are going to face Norwich and Man United come up against Brighton.

Aston Villa, Sunderland and Crystal Palace are also playing in Europe this season, so they have freshly joined the competition.

Villa take on Frank Lampard‘s Coventry, with Sunderland playing Hull and Palace taking on Middlesbrough.

As for the other Premier League sides, Newcastle and Everton progressed on Wednesday night, with the Magpies next facing Millwall and the Toffees facing Wolves.

Chelsea play Luton on Thursday, and should they win, they will take on top-flight rivals Leeds at Stamford Bridge.

Fulham vs Wimbledon is the other Carabao Cup second round fixture still to be played, with the winner facing West Ham.

Newcastle vs Millwall and Bournemouth vs Lincoln City are a couple of the other standout ties.

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Carabao Cup third round draw in full

The third round fixtures are scheduled to be played during the weeks commencing September 7 and September 14.

• Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough
• Manchester United vs Brighton
• Manchester City vs Norwich
• Sunderland vs Hull
• Ipswich vs Arsenal
• Coventry vs Aston Villa
• Bournemouth vs Lincoln City
• Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur
• Chelsea or Luton vs Leeds United
• Millwall vs Newcastle
• Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United
• Everton vs Wolves
• Leyton Orient vs Bradford
• Reading vs Brentford
• Peterborough vs Barnsley
• West Ham vs Fulham or Wimbledon

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