The draw for the third round of the 2024 Carabao Cup has been officially announced. As the competition progresses, several intriguing matchups have been set, particularly as the top Premier League clubs now enter the fray.
Premier League Matchups and Key Fixtures
Among the standout fixtures, Liverpool, the current holders of the Carabao Cup, are set to face West Ham United in what promises to be a competitive all-Premier League clash. Manchester City, who have historically performed well in this tournament, will host Watford at the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal will play against Bolton Wanderers, while Manchester United have drawn a home tie against Barnsley.
Chelsea, who are among the top Premier League sides, will welcome Barrow AFC, a League Two club, to Stamford Bridge, offering a classic "David vs. Goliath" encounter.
Other Notable Draws
Wycombe Wanderers, having secured a win against Swansea City in the second round, will face Aston Villa. In other all-Premier League fixtures, Everton will go head-to-head with Southampton, and Brighton & Hove Albion will take on Wolverhampton Wanderers. Newcastle United, after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Nottingham Forest, will travel to face AFC Wimbledon.
Dates and Expectations
These third-round matches are scheduled to take place in the weeks commencing September 16 and 23, 2024.
Here are the third-round draws for the 2024 Carabao Cup:
1. Liverpool vs West Ham United
2. Manchester City vs Watford
3. Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
4. Manchester United vs Barnsley
5. Chelsea vs Barrow AFC
6. Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa
7. Coventry City vs Tottenham Hotspur
8. Walsall vs Leicester City
9. Brentford vs Leyton Orient
10. Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday
11. Preston North End vs Fulham
12. Everton vs Southampton
13. Queens Park Rangers (QPR) vs Crystal Palace
14. Stoke City vs Fleetwood Town
15. Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
16. AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle United
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