Liverpool drawn against Tottenham in EFL Cup third round
Quick summary
Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup), as confirmed by the draw.
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Attributed to original sourceLiverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.
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What happened
The EFL Cup third round draw paired Liverpool with Tottenham, with the tie to be played at Anfield. Liverpool, last season's Carabao Cup winners, enter the competition at this stage as a Premier League club. Tottenham, who have not won a major trophy since 2008, will be looking to cause an upset. The match is scheduled for the week commencing September 22.
Chance analysis
This EFL Cup third round draw sets up an intriguing clash between two Premier League heavyweights. Liverpool, defending champions, face a Tottenham side eager to end a long trophy drought. The fixture adds another high-profile match to both clubs' congested early-season schedules, with European commitments likely to influence team selection.
Adds a notable domestic cup fixture to both Liverpool and Tottenham's early-season calendar, with likely squad rotation expected.