The Carabao Cup third round draw has delivered a fascinating mixture of fixtures that promise drama and excitement when the competition resumes across two weeks beginning September 15th and 22nd.
Fifteen Premier League clubs have successfully navigated the early rounds or entered at this stage, setting up compelling encounters that will test squad depth and cup ambitions.
The draw has produced two mouth-watering all-Premier League clashes that are sure to capture significant attention from football fans and neutrals alike.
Holders Newcastle United have been handed what appears to be a favorable draw, with League One side Bradford City visiting St.
James' Park, though Eddie Howe will be well aware that cup competitions can produce surprising results regardless of league position disparities.
Liverpool have been drawn against Southampton in what promises to be an intriguing encounter between the current Premier League champions and their former top-flight rivals, while Manchester City face a trip to League One Huddersfield Town, where the Terriers will be hoping to spring a major upset.
Tottenham Hotspur will welcome League One Doncaster Rovers to their state-of-the-art stadium, while Arsenal travel to League Two Port Vale in what could prove to be a tricky away fixture.
Other notable fixtures include Brentford hosting Aston Villa in an all-Premier League encounter, Chelsea traveling to Lincoln City, and Crystal Palace taking on Championship side Millwall in a London derby.
The draw provides excellent opportunities for lower-league clubs to test themselves against Premier League opposition, while also offering top-flight managers the chance to rotate their squads and give opportunities to fringe players and academy prospects seeking valuable first-team experience.
2025-09-01 13:45:00
AFC Bournemouth secured a comeback victory against Leeds United, extending their unbeaten run, with Antoine Semenyo scoring a double and manager Andoni Iraola credited for an inspired tactical change.
2025-10-05 19:07:00
Arne Slot faces fixes after Liverpool's ragged Champions League display against Galatasaray.
2025-10-05 18:42:00
Leeds United suffered their first home league defeat in over a year at Elland Road in a luckless match against Tottenham Hotspur, with both Spurs goals deflecting off defender Pascal Struijk.
2025-10-05 17:40:00
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard forced off vs West Ham with knee issue.
2025-10-05 14:11:00
Tottenham Hotspur’s Archie Gray, who left Leeds United last summer, received an affectionate welcome on his return to Elland Road and showed his appreciation by applauding the home crowd after the match.
2025-10-05 10:27:00
Arsenal defeated West Ham 2-0 to claim the top spot in the Premier League, but the win was marred by injury setbacks for key midfielders Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice.
2025-10-04 23:35:00
Premier League action sees Man United win, Arsenal top table, and Chelsea host Liverpool.
2025-10-04 18:36:00
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer placed Erling Haaland fourth in a blind ranking of Premier League's best-ever strikers, selecting himself for both top and bottom spots.
2025-10-01 23:01:00
Bournemouth's forward Antoine Semenyo is reportedly continuing to attract transfer interest from multiple Premier League rivals, despite having signed a new long-term contract at the club during the summer.
2025-10-01 15:36:00
Brighton struck twice in the final moments of the game against ten-man Chelsea, securing a commanding 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge with a late brace from veteran striker Danny Welbeck.
2025-10-01 10:08:00
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was hugely impressed by Viktor Gyokeres’ performance and emotional resilience despite having a penalty overturned and failing to score in the 2-1 win against Newcastle.
2025-09-30 23:05:00
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid's Arda Guler, a 20-year-old Turkey midfielder who has struggled for game time since his move to the Spanish club, with two other Premier League rivals also keen.
2025-09-30 20:07:00
Arsenal's star defender William Saliba has committed his future to the club by signing a new five-year contract, keeping him at the Emirates until 2030, after attracting interest from Real Madrid.
2025-09-30 19:01:00
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is facing immense pressure and calls for his immediate sacking following a "catastrophic" run of results that has seen the club lose 17 of 33 Premier League matches.
2025-09-30 16:23:00
Sunderland fans celebrated their first away win in the Premier League since 2017 after defeating Nottingham Forest, a result that cements their place back in the top flight just six games into the new season.
2025-09-30 14:30:00
Sunderland fans celebrated their first away win in the Premier League since 2017 after defeating Nottingham Forest, a result that cements their place back in the top flight just six games into the new season.
2025-09-29 22:03:00
Liverpool suffered their first Premier League loss of the season against Crystal Palace, prompting manager Arne Slot to bemoan the team's defensive struggles, particularly their vulnerability to set-pieces.
2025-09-29 20:41:00
Chelsea's woes deepened after a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, a nightmare result that included a red card for Trevoh Chalobah and led to the club's owners making a surprise post-match visit to the dressing room.
2025-09-29 19:27:00
Aston Villa's disappointing league start continues as they target a first Premier League victory of the season against Fulham, having drawn three and lost two of their opening five fixtures.
2025-09-29 17:09:00
Liverpool suffered their first Premier League loss of the season against Crystal Palace, prompting manager Arne Slot to bemoan the team's defensive struggles, particularly their vulnerability to set-pieces.
2025-09-29 12:20:00
Liverpool manager Arne Slot blamed a struggle to defend set pieces for the Reds' first Premier League defeat of the season against Crystal Palace, a loss that prompted Michael Owen to blast defender Ibrahima Konate’s 'horror show' performance.
2025-09-28 21:49:00
Eddie Nketiah's stoppage-time goal secures a 2-1 victory for Crystal Palace over Premier League leaders Liverpool, maintaining their unbeaten streak.
2025-09-28 15:33:00
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has publicly criticised striker Hugo Ekitike for receiving a 'needless and stupid' red card moments after scoring the late winner against Southampton in the Carabao Cup.
2025-09-25 13:56:00
Bayern Munich is moving quickly to reward star winger Michael Olise with a contract extension, despite his current deal running until 2029, amid reports of an exit clause.
2025-09-24 17:38:00
Manchester United's latest signing scores twice in debut match, boosting hopes for a strong season.
2025-09-23 23:54:00
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scored a late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester City, with both teams displaying tactical shifts and moments of frustration.
2025-09-23 23:25:00
Alan Shearer claims a Liverpool star isn't the same this season, pointing to a worrying theme under Arne Slot.
2025-09-23 13:47:00
29 photos of Newcastle United fans during their 0-0 draw at Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium.
2025-09-23 13:04:00
A sports report on Manchester City's challenging week, highlighting their packed schedule and its potential impact on their upcoming Premier League match against Arsenal.
2025-09-21 13:51:00
Newcastle loses 1-2 to Barcelona in Champions League, but spirited effort offers hope for future.
2025-09-21 11:15:00