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Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and more learn Carabao Cup opponents

The remaining sides have discovered their opponents in the Carabao Cup draw.

Following Grimsby Town’s shock victory over Manchester United in the second round of the Carabao Cup, the European teams have been added to the competition.

To minimise fixture congestion, teams competing in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League all avoided one another.

Notably, Grimsby Town’s reward for their scalp over United is a trip to Hillsborough to face Sheffield Wednesday, while none of Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Manchester City or Liverpool will face Premier League opponents.

Holders Newcastle United will face Bradford City at St. James’ Park.

There’s also the tantalising prospect of a London derby at Selhurst Park.

The draw in full

  • Port Vale v Arsenal
  • Swansea City v Nottingham Forest
  • Lincoln City v Chelsea
  • Tottenham Hotspur v Doncaster Rovers
  • Brentford v Aston Villa
  • Huddersfield Town v Manchester City
  • Liverpool v Southampton
  • Newcastle United v Bradford City
  • Sheffield Wednesday v Grimsby Town
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton
  • Crystal Palace v Milwall
  • Burnley v Cardiff City
  • Wrexham v Reading
  • Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers
  • Barnsley v Brighton
  • Fulham v Cambridge United

The ties will be spread over two weeks, with the sides in the Champions League and Europa League facing their opponents in the week beginning September 15th. The other eight ties will take place the following week.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and more learn Carabao Cup opponents – FromTheSpot