Liverpool to Host Chelsea in Carabao Cup Fourth Round
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw features an all-Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, with former Liverpool player Xabi Alonso returning to Anfield as Chelsea's manager.
Liverpool will host Chelsea in a prominent all-Premier League matchup during the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. This tie will mark the return of former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso to Anfield, his first time back since taking the managerial position at Chelsea.
Elsewhere in the draw, Arsenal are set to face League Two side Fleetwood Town. Fleetwood reached the fourth round for the first time in their history after defeating Sheffield United 1-0. They are currently the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition and play their home games at the Highbury Stadium.
Manchester City's third-round tie against Norwich City is scheduled for Thursday. The winner of that match will play Brighton in the fourth round.
Sunderland will host Brentford, while Crystal Palace, having defeated Middlesbrough, will travel to Fulham. Everton will host Newcastle United, who won the Carabao Cup in the 2024-25 season. Everton are aiming to win their first major trophy since 1995.
The fixtures for the Carabao Cup fourth round are scheduled to be played in the week commencing October 26.
Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw: Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal Manchester City or Norwich City vs Brighton Everton vs Newcastle Sunderland vs Brentford Liverpool vs Chelsea Bradford City vs Peterborough Fulham vs Crystal Palace Bournemouth vs Aston Villa