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Carabao Cup draw recap: Liverpool to face PL opposition in third round, Barrow drawn against Chelsea

Carabao Cup draw recap: Liverpool to face PL opposition in third round, Barrow drawn against Chelsea

The Carabao Cup third round draw took place on Wednesday evening.

The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup took place on Wednesday evening with the biggest clubs in the Premier League entering the competition.

Holders Liverpool were drawn against West Ham while Premier League champions Manchester City were picked to face Watford.

Manchester United and Arsenal both secured home ties in the third round, while Chelsea were drawn against League Two side Barrow.

Check out the full draw below.

KEY Points

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  • Third round draw in full

GOOD NIGHT!


So, we've certainly got some exciting games to look forward to, including three all Premier League ties and a couple of London derbies to boot.


Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City will be happy to have secured home fixtures, while there were two dream ties for two League Two sides - with AFC Wimbledon taking on Newcastle and Barrow facing Chelsea.


That's all from me - have a great evening!

WHEN WILL 3RD ROUND MATCHES TAKE PLACE?


The third round games will be staggered across two midweeks in September due to the new expanded format of the Champions League and Europa League this season.


The first week that will host third round ties begins on September 16 and the second on September 23.

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THIRD ROUND DRAW IN FULL


So, here's a round-up of the third round draw - which included three all Premier League ties and a dream match for League Two club Barrow.


Liverpool vs West Ham United

Manchester City vs Watford

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Manchester United vs Barnsley

Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa

Coventry City vs Tottenham

Walsall vs Leicester City

Brentford vs Leyton Orient

Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday

Preston North End vs Fulham

Everton vs Southampton

QPR vs Crystal Palace

Stoke City vs Fleetwood Town

Brighton vs Wolves

AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle United

Chelsea vs Barrow


Chelsea vs Barrow


AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle United

Brighton vs Wolves

Stoke City vs Fleetwood Town

QPR vs Crystal Palace

Everton vs Southampton

Preston North End vs Fulham

Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday

Brentford vs Leyton Orient

Walsall vs Leicester

Coventry City vs Tottenham

Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa

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Manchester United vs Barnsley

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Arsenal vs Bolton

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Man City vs Watford

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Liverpool vs West Ham

HERE WE GO


Mark Chapman is hosting the draw, with former QPR, Newcastle and Spurs striker Les Ferdinand and ex-Nottingham Forest and Tottenham defender Michael Dawson tasked with selecting the third round ties.



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