Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United have now discovered their destinies after the unveiling of the third-round draw for the Carabao Cup. However, there are several other notable teams that are conspicuously absent from the list.
Manchester United and Liverpool have been granted the advantage of playing at their respective home grounds in the third round of the Carabao Cup, as determined by the draw that took place on Wednesday night.
These heavyweight contenders from the Premier League have joined the tournament subsequent to the second round’s conclusion. This stage witnessed the premature exits of notable teams like Tottenham and Leeds United. Meanwhile, clubs like Chelsea managed to navigate tense encounters against lower division opponents, ensuring their progression to the next round.
Manchester United is set to welcome Crystal Palace to the iconic Old Trafford, while Liverpool will play host to recently relegated Leicester City. On a different note, Arsenal will hit the road and journey to Brighton, while Manchester City is slated for a challenging away match against Newcastle. Meanwhile, Stamford Bridge will be the battleground for an all-Premier League clash between Chelsea and Brighton.
In a surprising turn of events during the second round, League Two team Salford City managed to create an upset by defeating Leeds United. As a reward, they will enjoy a home advantage in the upcoming round against Burnley, led by Vincent Kompany.