Newcastle United to face Manchester City – League Cup third round draw

The draw for the third round of the League Cup has been carried out.

The previous round saw plenty of drama. The biggest shock of the week came at Bramall Lane, as League One outfit Lincoln City eliminated Premier League side Sheffield United after a penalty shoot-out.

The Blades weren’t the only top-flight team to drop. Tottenham Hotspur exited at the hands of Fulham, while Nottingham Forest were knocked out by Burnley.

Thirty-two teams remain, with seven more joining the competition. All clubs participating in European competition get a bye to the third round.

The most notable tie of the draw sees Newcastle United host Manchester City. The Magpies reached the final last season, while City have won the competition six times in the last ten years.

Holders Manchester United were given a tough draw. They will welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford.

Elsewhere, there were three other all-Premier League ties. Aston Villa face Everton, Chelsea will play Brighton & Hove Albion, and Brentford will meet Arsenal.

All ties are scheduled for the week beginning Monday, September 25.

Full Carabao Cup third round draw

Ipswich Town vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Exeter City vs Luton Town
Aston Villa vs Everton
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Port Vale vs Sutton United
Bradford City vs Middlesbrough
Bournemouth vs Stoke City
Lincoln City vs West Ham United
Brentford vs Arsenal
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Salford City vs Burnley
Fulham vs Norwich City
Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City
Liverpool vs Leicester City
Newcastle United vs Manchester City
Mansfield Town vs Peterborough United