Liverpool to face Tottenham in EFL Cup third round
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- Liverpool is set to play Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
- Nine Premier League teams competing in Europe will enter the tournament at this stage.
- Other notable third-round matchups include Manchester United vs. Brighton and holders Manchester City vs. Norwich.
Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the Carabao Cup, marking the entry of Europe-competing teams into the competition.
The draw places Manchester United against fellow Premier League side Brighton, while defending champions Manchester City will host Norwich City. Fleetwood Town, the sole remaining fourth-tier team, is scheduled to host Sheffield United.
The nine Premier League clubs involved in European competitions – Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Sunderland – all join the Carabao Cup in the third round. To accommodate their European schedules, these matches are slated for the weeks commencing September 7 and September 14.
The final two third-round spots were to be decided in matches between Chelsea and Luton, and Fulham and AFC Wimbledon. The full draw includes other fixtures such as Crystal Palace vs. Middlesbrough, Ipswich vs. Arsenal, and Coventry vs. Aston Villa.
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