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Carabao Cup Draw Sets Third-Round Fixtures for Big Clubs

8/27/2026

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Summary

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Liverpool will host Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup third round.
Manchester United face Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford in the third-round tie.
Manchester City host Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium for the third-round tie.
Arsenal travel to Ipswich Town for their third-round match.
All ties occur during the weeks commencing 7 September and 14 September.

History

Historical Context

The League Cup, created in 1960 to give England’s 92 clubs a new revenue stream, held its first two-legged final in September 1961 when Aston Villa beat Rotherham United. After early boycotts by top sides, full participation began in 1969-70, cementing its knockout tradition. This season’s Carabao Cup third round revives that drama as Liverpool meet Tottenham and Arsenal travel to Ipswich.

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Story summary

Liverpool will host Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup third round.
Manchester United face Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford in the third-round tie.
Manchester City host Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium for the third-round tie.
Arsenal travel to Ipswich Town for their third-round match.
All ties occur during the weeks commencing 7 September and 14 September.

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