Carabao Cup: Manchester City will host Chelsea in a mouth-watering third round clash
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Manchester City will host Chelsea in a mouth-watering Carabao Cup third round clash while Aston Villa travel to Manchester United and cash-strapped Derby earn a trip to holders Liverpool
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Manchester City against Chelsea is the standout tie of the Carabao Cup third round draw in a sizzling clash that pits the Premier League champions against last season’s runners up of the competition.
Pep Guardiola’s City have dominated this tournament since he took over in 2016 but his run of four successive triumphs were ended in the fourth round by West Ham last season – and now he faces a huge task just to reach that stage.
Thomas Tuchel’s men will travel to the Etihad as both teams look to make a statement as they chase down the first trophy of the season.
Manchester City face Chelsea in the standout tie of the Carabao Cup third round draw
Elsewhere in the draw, there were five all-Premier League ties – including Manchester United against Aston Villa, while Wolves were drawn against Leeds, Tottenham are facing a trip to Nottingham Forest and Arsenal are set to host Brighton.
Cash-strapped Derby County beat Championship side West Brom in the second round and their prize is a lucrative trip to Anfield to face the holders Liverpool.
Liverpool are looking to retain the trophy after beating Chelsea in the final on penalties.
More to follow.