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The EFL Cup third round draw has set up some enticing clashes, with Liverpool facing Tottenham, Manchester United taking on Brighton, and Chelsea potentially renewing their rivalry with Leeds. Holders Manchester City and Premier League champions Arsenal also learned their opponents in the draw.
The EFL Cup third-round draw has been conducted, setting up some intriguing clashes between Premier League and lower-league sides. Liverpool will host Tottenham Hotspur, while Manchester United welcome Brighton & Hove Albion in all- Premier League affairs.
Chelsea, if they overcome Luton Town at home, will face Leeds United in a rematch of last season's FA Cup semi-final. The Reds and United have home advantage, with Chelsea also set to host Leeds barring an upset against Luton. Holders Manchester City will entertain Norwich City, and Premier League champions Arsenal will travel to newly-promoted Ipswich Town. Coventry City will welcome Aston Villa in another top-flight encounter.
The ties will be played over the weeks commencing 7 and 14 September, with Champions League participants playing in the second week due to their European commitments. The draw ensured that the eight teams involved in European competitions could not face each other in the third round
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