Defending champions Liverpool will start their Carabao Cup defence at home against West Ham United in the third round. The game at Anfield is one of the standout fixtures in a draw that features three all-Premier League clashes. Alongside Liverpool vs. West Ham, Everton will host Southampton at Goodison Park, while Brighton faces Wolves at the Amex Stadium.
League Two side Barrow, making their first third-round appearance since the 1967-68 season, have been handed a challenging away fixture against Chelsea, last season’s beaten finalists. Meanwhile, AFC Wimbledon, who pulled off an upset by beating Premier League side Ipswich Town on penalties in the second round, will now face Newcastle United at home.
Arsenal are set to play against Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium, while Manchester United will host Barnsley at Old Trafford. Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have been drawn against Championship side Watford, with the match taking place at the Etihad Stadium.
Other notable fixtures include Aston Villa traveling to Wycombe, and Tottenham Hotspur facing an away tie against Coventry City. These third-round ties are scheduled to take place in the weeks commencing 16 and 23 September, amid a congested period that also includes Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
Carabao Cup Third-Round Ties:
Liverpool vs. West Ham
Manchester City vs. Watford
Arsenal vs. Bolton
Everton vs. Southampton
Brighton vs. Wolves
Chelsea vs. Barrow
AFC Wimbledon vs. Newcastle
Manchester United vs. Barnsley
Aston Villa vs. Wycombe
Tottenham vs. Coventry
The matches promise an exciting round of football, with lower-league sides looking to cause upsets and Premier League teams aiming to assert their dominance in the competition.
