The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw has been completed, revealing exciting match-ups for top English football clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal. Liverpool, the defending champions, are set to face Brighton away, while Manchester United will host Leicester and Tottenham will welcome Manchester City to their home ground. These fixtures promise thrilling encounters for football fans.
Liverpool and Arsenal secured victories in the previous round to secure their spots in the draw, ensuring that 15 out of the 16 teams were confirmed. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s clash against Spurs is a repeat of the 2021 final, which City won 1-0. The draw also includes intriguing ties such as Crystal Palace visiting Aston Villa and three Championship sides still in the competition, with Sheffield Wednesday facing Brentford, Stoke City playing Southampton, and Preston North End hosting Arsenal.
One game is yet to be played, with Newcastle United and AFC Wimbledon scheduled to face off. The winners will advance to play Chelsea in the fourth round. Chelsea and Manchester United both had convincing wins in the previous round, scoring five and seven goals, respectively. The upcoming fourth-round matches are scheduled to take place at the end of October, with all teams eyeing a potential spot in the final at Wembley in March.
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp, who conducted the draw live on Sky Sports, commented on the exciting fixtures, particularly highlighting the history between Tottenham and Manchester City. The full lineup for the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw is as follows:
– Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday
– Southampton vs Stoke City
– Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
– AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle United vs Chelsea
– Manchester United vs Leicester City
– Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool
– Preston North End vs Arsenal
– Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Football fans can look forward to these enthralling matches as the Carabao Cup progresses to the next round, with each team vying for a chance to lift the prestigious cup at Wembley.