Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Manchester United, Arsenal and more discover third round fate
The third round sees the Premier League’s representatives in European competition enter the Carabao Cup
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Defending champions Manchester United will host Crystal Palace in the third round of the Carabao Cup while treble winners Manchester City face a tricky trip to Newcastle.
In the three other all-Premier League ties, Brentford host Arsenal, Chelsea take on Brighton and Aston Villa meet Everton, who overcame Doncaster Rovers 2-1 on Wednesday night. The lowest ranked team left in the competition, Sutton United, face a trip to Port Vale. The ties will be played around 25 September.
There have already been a few shock results in this year’s competition with Leeds United being dumped out of the tournament by Salford City and Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs losing to Fulham in the second round.
Take a look at the full Carabao Cup third-round draw below.
Carabao Cup third round draw
There are five matches taking place in the Carabao Cup second round tonight:
Harrogate Town vs Blackburn Rovers
Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon
Sheffield United vs Lincoln City
Doncaster Rovers vs Everton
Nottingham Forest vs Burnley
All five games are underway to see which of the teams will make it into the third round draw later on. Nottingham Forest vs Burnley looks particularly interesting as the two Premier League sides look to outdo each other.
Following Burnley’s defeat to Aston Villa at the weekend Vincent Kompany will be hoping for a positive outcome.
It’s a similar story for Everton who, after three defeats from three in the top-flight, need to take this opportunity to build some confidence into the squad.
When will the third round fixtures be played?
The Carabao Cup third round will be played in the week commencing Monday 25 September, so just under a month’s time.
The final of the competition is scheduled to be played on 25 February 2024.
How to watch the third round draw
Sky Sports are the competition broadcasters in the United Kingdom, and will have live coverage of the match and the subsequent draw.
Viewers can also watch a free live stream of the draw on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.
When is the Carabao Cup third round draw?
The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup will be held tonight, Wednesday 29 August, between 9.45–10.15pm, after the conclusion of Doncaster Rovers’ clash with Everton.
Carabao Cup third round draw
Defending champions Manchester United are among the sides to enter the Carabao Cup as it reaches the third round. Erik ten Hag’s side secured their first trophy under the Dutchman by beating Newcastle at Wembley in February and are hoping to repeat that performance this season too.
Most Premier League’s clubs were involved in second round ties but now those who will be featuring in European competition this year will enter the draw.
Having had an extra round off Manchester City, Arsenal, Newcastle, Liverpool, Brighton and Aston Villa will all find out their third round opponents tonight.
The draw is scheduled to take place at the conclusion of Doncaster Rovers’ match against Everton which is expected to be between 9.45pm and 10.15pm.
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