Liverpool will begin their defense of the Carabao Cup they lifted last season with a home draw against West Ham United in all Premier League third-round fixtures.
Arne Slot’s Reds and other Premier League sides competing in European competitions this season have entered the fray, with 2023 champions Manchester United set to face Barnsley at Old Trafford.
Chelsea, beaten finalists at Wembley last season, host League Two’s Barrow in the third round of the competition for the first time since 1967.
Arsenal, who last lifted this trophy 31 years ago, are off to a favorable start against Bolton Wanderers. Meanwhile, eight-time winners Manchester City have a home draw against Watford, managed by former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley.
Up in League Two, AFC Wimbledon’s reward for knocking out Premier League Ipswich Town in the second round is Newcastle United at home.
The third round ties will be spread over two different weeks next month, the week of September 16 and the week of September 23. But clubs competing in European competitions will automatically play in the latter due to a clash with a UEFA game week in the former.
