The fourth round of the Carabao Cup is set to deliver some intense action, with several exciting matchups announced. Tottenham will host Manchester City in what promises to be the tie of the round, as two Premier League giants collide. With one of the tournament favorites destined to exit early, this encounter has already captured the attention of football fans everywhere.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou faces a daunting task against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Both teams will be eager to progress, making this a must-watch match in the next phase of the competition.
The draw, which took place on Wednesday night, revealed several other intriguing ties. Arsenal, fresh from their commanding 5-1 victory over Bolton in the third round, will face Championship side Preston in what could be another goal-filled encounter. Meanwhile, Liverpool will travel to Brighton in a clash that guarantees another high-profile Premier League team will bow out of the competition.
Manchester United, aiming to add more silverware under Erik ten Hag, will host Leicester City at Old Trafford. United, coming off a dominant 7-0 thrashing of Barnsley, are looking strong, but Leicester will provide stiff opposition.
Additionally, Chelsea await the winner of the postponed AFC Wimbledon versus Newcastle fixture, after flooding disrupted the original tie. If Newcastle progresses, it will set up yet another all-Premier League clash. Elsewhere, Aston Villa will host Crystal Palace in a fixture that promises plenty of excitement.
There are also ties involving Brentford, who will take on Sheffield Wednesday, and Southampton, who will face Stoke City. While these fixtures may not have the glamour of their Premier League counterparts, they are certain to offer compelling battles.
Carabao Cup Fourth Round Fixtures
- Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Southampton vs Stoke City
- Tottenham vs Manchester City
- AFC Wimbledon/Newcastle vs Chelsea
- Manchester United vs Leicester
- Brighton vs Liverpool
- Preston vs Arsenal
- Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
With the fourth-round matches scheduled to take place in the week commencing October 28, fans are gearing up for an exciting series of contests that will determine the final eight teams remaining in the competition.
