Huddersfield Town have already downed Leicester and Sunderland – and face an even bigger task this time around with Manchester City their next opponents in Yorkshire.
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Last season’s finalists have also found out there upcoming opponents. Reigning champions Newcastle will kick off the defence of their crown against Bradford City at St James’ Park.
Meanwhile, Liverpool host recently relegated Southampton at Anfield. The Reds lost out to the Magpies at Wembley last season so will be aiming to go one better this time around.
One side that didn’t appear in the draw was Manchester United after they slumped to an embarrassing penalty shootout defeat to Grimsby Town. The League Two side’s reward for their win against the Red Devils was a draw against Championship crisis club Sheffield Wednesday.
The Owls’ second-tier rivals Wrexham have enjoyed a historic run to the third round and have been handed a relatively kind draw in the form of League One side Reading. Another standout match from the draw pits together London rivals Crystal Palace and Millwall at Selhurst Park.
Ties will take place across the weeks commencing the 15 and 22 September.
Carabao Cup third round draw in full:
Port Vale vs Arsenal
Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest
Lincoln City vs Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur vs Doncaster Rovers
Brentford vs Aston Villa
Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City
Liverpool vs Southampton
