Premier League Giants Collide: Newcastle set to battle Manchester City in thrilling Carabao Cup clash while Manchester United face Crystal Palace

Premier League Giants Collide: Newcastle set to battle Manchester City in thrilling Carabao Cup clash while Manchester United face Crystal Palace

Manchester United defend Carabao Cup at home vs Crystal Palace; Newcastle face Man City; Liverpool take on Leicester at Anfield; Salford City hosts Burnley Exciting third-round draw!

Manchester City, who secured a treble triumph, will journey to Newcastle, while reigning champions Manchester United are set to welcome Crystal Palace for the third round of the Carabao Cup. These fixtures emerged as some of the most enticing matches, with teams that attained European qualification this season now participating in the competition following Wednesday's draw.

Liverpool, the nine-time champions, have been drawn to play against Leicester in the comfort of their home while Arsenal will make their way across London to challenge Brentford.

As for Everton, currently occupying the bottom spot in the Premier League, they managed to secure victory over Doncaster in the League Two with two last-minute goals. They will now face Aston Villa in an away tie.

Chelsea, after an impressive comeback against AFC Wimbledon, will face Brighton and Salford, who triumphed over Leeds in a penalty shootout, as well as Burnley.

Having defeated Tottenham, Fulham will be hosting Norwich, while other Premier League teams Wolverhampton, Luton, and West Ham will be making their way to Ipswich, Exeter, and Lincoln respectively.

Sutton, the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, were drawn away at Port Vale.

The third-round ties are due to be played the week beginning Monday September 25, 2023.

Carabao Cup third-round draw