Liverpool will host Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling Carabao Cup third-round encounter according to the official tournament draw.
Spurs travel to Anfield seeking revenge after losing 4-1 on aggregate to the Reds during the 2024/25 semifinals.
Simultaneously, Manchester United takes on Brighton in one of six potential all-Premier League showdowns across the country. Elsewhere, Championship side Sunderland hosts promoted Hull City, while Arsenal travels to face ambitious newcomers Ipswich Town.
Defending champions Manchester City welcome Norwich City to the Etihad Stadium, maintaining an unbeaten home record since 2013. Meanwhile, West Midlands rivals Coventry City and Aston Villa prepare for an intense, highly anticipated regional derby clash.
London derbies and lower league upsets await fans
A London derby looms as West Ham hosts the winner of the fixture between Fulham and AFC Wimbledon. Chelsea will face old rivals Leeds United if they defeat Luton Town in their remaining mid-week fixture.
Newcastle faces a daunting journey to Millwall, while Everton hosts Wolves at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. Brentford travels to League One outfit Reading, and Bournemouth prepares to welcome Lincoln City for their home fixture.
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These third-round fixtures will take place across the weeks commencing September 7 and September 14.
