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Liverpool and Spurs Set for Carabao Cup Collision
The draw produced 16 ties from 32 teams, including all-Premier League matchups and a Liverpool-Tottenham clash.
- On Aug 26, the Carabao Cup third-round draw paired Liverpool against Tottenham in a high-profile Premier League clash. The fixture highlights a busy round as nine European-competition teams finally enter the tournament.
- Nine top-flight clubs, including holders Manchester City and last year's runner-up Arsenal, enter at this stage to avoid scheduling conflicts with UEFA's Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
- Manchester United hosts Brighton, while Norwich faces Manchester City in other high-profile matchups. The 32 remaining teams were drawn into 16 matches on Aug 26.
- Before third-round play begins, two remaining second-round ties conclude on Thursday as Chelsea hosts Luton Town and Fulham faces AFC Wimbledon. Third-round matches will occur across weeks commencing Sept 7 and 14.
- Anfield will host the Liverpool-Tottenham tie, marking a return for Spurs' Andrew Robertson following his summer move. A full list of fixture dates will be announced in the coming days.
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Carabao Cup 2026-27 third round draw — Liverpool faces Tottenham, Manchester United meets Brighton
Arsenal, defending champion Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Brighton and Hove Albion, Sunderland, Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace — the nine English sides in European competition — will all enter in the third round.
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
60% Left
L 60%
C 20%
R 20%
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