Carabao Cup third round draw in full as Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City learn opponents

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Carabao Cup third round draw in full as Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City learn opponents

The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup has been made.

The draw for the third round of the 25/26 Carabao Cup has been made on the back of Grimsby Town vs Manchester United.

This week, the first major trophy of the season returned as Premier League sides enter the fray in the Carabao Cup.

On Tuesday night, the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Brentford and Burnley all advanced to the next round.

Meanwhile, top flight sides such as Leeds United and Sunderland suffered defeat against lower league opposition.

On Wednesday night, Ruben Amorim's Red Devils suffered an embarrassing defeat as they were beaten on penalties by League Two side Grimsby.

Bryan Mbeumo missed the crucial spot kick as the Mariners sealed their place in the third round with a 12-11 victory (2-2 after 90 minutes).

Aside from Grimsby, teams like Everton, Brighton and Hove Albion and Fulham also booked their place in the next round.

As a reward for their heroics against United, Grimsby have been drawn against Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, who knocked out Leeds on Tuesday.

Newcastle United are the holders of the Carabao Cup. Image: Getty
Newcastle United are the holders of the Carabao Cup. Image: Getty

Meanwhile, holders Newcastle will be up against Bradford City at St. James' Park.

Last season's beaten finalists and Premier League champions Liverpool will welcome Championship side Southampton to Anfield.

There are also some all Premier League clashes with Everton taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford hosting Aston Villa.

Carabao Cup third round draw in full -

Port Vale vs Arsenal

Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest

Lincoln City vs Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur vs Doncaster

Brentford vs Aston Villa

Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City

Liverpool vs Southampton

Newcastle United vs Bradford City

Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Town

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton

Crystal Palace vs Millwall

Burnley vs Cardiff City

Wrexham vs Reading

Wigan Athletics vs Wycombe Wanderers

Barnsley vs Brighton and Hove Albion

Fulham vs Cambridge

The third round ties will be played the weeks commencing 15 and 22 September.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Carabao Cup, Football, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United

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