Manchester City to face Tottenham; Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal also learn opponents for Carabao Cup fourth round
The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup has been conducted, with Manchester City set to face Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United and Chelsea involved. Arsenal also made it to the draw alongside Liverpool, ensuring that the Premier League's Big Six were all represented in the draw.
With the exception of the AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle United match, which was postponed due to pitch damage following flooding, all the third-round matches have been concluded. The fixtures were set over a two-week period and the draw for the next round of the competition was held after Wednesday's (September 25) matches.
The biggest tie of the round will see Pep Guardiola's Manchester City line up against Ange Postecouglou and his Tottenham side. Both sides overcame Championship opposition in the third round, with City defeating Watford 2-1 and Spurs beating Coventry City by the same scoreline.
Defending champions Liverpool made light work of West Ham United, trouncing them 5-1 in the third round to seal their qualification. They will now face fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round of the competition. Like Liverpool, the Seagulls defeated Premier League opposition Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 to progress.
Manchester United put seven past League One Barnsley to progress to the fourth Like Liverpool, the Seagulls defeated Premier League opposition Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 to progress to the next round of the Carabao Cup. They will now face fellow Premier League side Leicester City, who progressed on penalties against Walsall in the third round.
Last season's runner-up Chelsea put five past Barrow to book a clash against either Wimbledon or Newcastle in the next round. Arsenal will face Preston North End in the fourth round after defeating Bolton Wanderers 5-1 in their third-round clash on Wednesday.
Manchester United, Chelsea set sights on Carabao Cup following recent history
Manchester United and Chelsea are in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, having each overcome lower-division opposition in the third round. In recent years, both sides have consistently reached the latter stages of the competition.
Manchester United won the title in Erik ten Hag's first season in charge in the 2022-23 season, defeating Newcastle United 2-0 in the final. The Red Devils crashed out to the same opposition in the 2023-24 season at the Round of 16 stage, losing 3-0.
Chelsea were beaten in the final of the competition last season, losing 1-0 to Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side in February. The Blues also reached the final of the competition in the 2021-22 season, losing on penalties to the same opposition.