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Carabao Cup third-round draw announced: Liverpool face Tottenham, Manchester United host Brighton, Ipswich welcome Arsenal

The Carabao Cup third-round draw has set up exciting matchups, with Liverpool facing Tottenham, Manchester United hosting Brighton, and Ipswich welcoming Arsenal. The nine Premier League teams competing in Europe enter the tournament at this stage, with matches scheduled for September 7 and 14.

BBC BBC+2 sources26 August 2026 · 22:00 UTC
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The Carabao Cup third-round draw has produced thrilling fixtures as Liverpool will take on Tottenham, while Manchester United hosts Brighton and Ipswich welcomes Arsenal.125

The nine Premier League teams competing in Europe, including Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Sunderland, enter the tournament at this stage.

Matches are scheduled to avoid clashes with the Champions League and Europa League, taking place during the weeks commencing September 7 and September 14.6

Ipswich reached this round by defeating Leicester City 3-1 in the second round, marking their first encounter with Arsenal since April 2025, when they won 4-0 at Portman Road.

Manchester United, who reached the final last season, will look to overcome Brighton as they aim for their first title since 1993.

The draw has generated excitement among fans, with the potential for thrilling matches as teams vie for a place in the next round.

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“The draw sets up a heavyweight clash between Liverpool and Tottenham, while holders Manchester City host Norwich. The remaining two third-round spots will be decided Thursday when Chelsea host Luton and Fulham take on AFC Wimbledon.”
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“Liverpool will take on Tottenham as the teams who compete in Europe enter in the third round of the Carabao Cup.”
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“We have been drawn against Ipswich Town in the third round of the Carabao Cup, with the tie to take place at Portman Road.”
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“The nine Premier League teams that are playing in Europe - Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Sunderland - all enter the Carabao Cup in the third round.”
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