Headline: Andy Robertson to Face Liverpool in Carabao Cup Third Round
Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, marking the first return of Andy Robertson to Anfield since his transfer. The Scotland captain joined Spurs on a free transfer this summer after a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool, where he established himself as one of the world’s top left backs and became a fan favorite.
The 32-year-old is set to experience an emotional return in September when his new team, managed by Andoni Iraola, faces Roberto De Zerbi’s squad in one of the most anticipated matches of the draw.
In addition to this exciting fixture, there will be four all-Premier League ties, with Coventry taking on Aston Villa in a Midlands derby, while Arsenal will travel to Ipswich. Manchester United meets Brighton, who eliminated them from last season’s FA Cup, and Everton will host Wolves, the team that knocked them out last year.
Chelsea is poised to potentially host Leeds United if they successfully defeat Luton, while Sunderland will face Hull in what could also be an all-Premier League encounter.
Holders Manchester City will play at home against Norwich, while Bournemouth and Crystal Palace welcome Championship opposition, facing Lincoln and Middlesbrough, respectively. West Ham will await the winner between Fulham and Wimbledon, and Brentford travels to Reading. Remaining ties include Sheffield United at Fleetwood, Leyton Orient hosting Bradford, and Peterborough taking on Barnsley.
The two ties involving Chelsea against Luton and Fulham against AFC Wimbledon will take place on Thursday night. The third-round matches will be played across the weeks commencing 7 September and 14 September.
The premier league clubs competing in this season’s Champions League will enter the action in the second week, as those teams cannot face each other in the third round.
In recent Carabao Cup second-round action, Everton and Tottenham achieved significant victories to advance. Thierno Barry scored a hat-trick in Everton’s 4-0 win at Preston, contributing an assist for new signing Brennan Johnson, who scored his first goal in 35 appearances.
Tottenham’s Savio impressed in his debut, scoring during a 5-1 victory against Charlton after coming on as a substitute. This match marked a positive turnaround for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, who had suffered a heavy defeat on the season’s opening day.
In another match, Harvey Barnes netted twice to help Newcastle secure a 3-2 win against West Brom, overcoming an initial setback from Isaac Price’s set-piece. Bradford achieved a penalty shoot-out win against Burnley after their match ended goalless, with key saves from Jon McCracken sealing their victory.
Andy Robertson will return to Anfield for the first time as Liverpool host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
The Scotland captain joined Spurs on a free transfer this summer after nine successful years at Liverpool, where he became one of the world’s best left backs and a fan favourite.
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The 32-year-old is now set for an emotional return to Liverpool in September when Andoni Iraola‘s side host Roberto De Zerbi‘s new-look side in the pick of the third-round draw.
Robertson is now part of Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look Spurs side (Getty)
There are four more definite all-Premier League ties with Coventry facing Aston Villa in a Midlands derby Premier League champions Arsenal going to Ipswich.
Manchester United face Brighton, who knocked the Red Devils out of last season’s FA Cup at Old Trafford, while Everton host Wolves, who knocked the Toffees out last year.
Chelsea could host Leeds United should they defeat Luton and Sunderland host Hull in another all-Premier League tie.
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Holders Manchester City are home to Norwich and Bournemouth and Crystal Palace also host Championship opposition with respective ties against Lincoln and Middlesbrough.
West Ham will be at home to the winners of Fulham or Wimbledon, Brentford make the short trip to Reading, while the remaining ties see Sheffield United at Fleetwood, Leyton Orient at home to Bradford and Peterborough meeting Barnsley.
The two remaining ties, between Chelsea and Luton and Fulham and AFC Wimbledon, will take place on Thursday night. The third-round fixtures will be held across the weeks commencing 7 September and 14 September.
The five Premier League clubs playing in this season’s Champions League will be in action in the second week due to their European commitments. The eight teams involved in the Champions League and Europa League could not play each other in the third round.
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Everton and Tottenham secure big wins to progress in Carabao Cup
Thierno Barry scored his first hat-trick for Everton in their 4-0 Carabao Cup second-round win at Preston. The striker capped his performance with an assist for new signing Brennan Johnson, who netted his first goal in 35 games.
Tottenham new boy Savio scored on his debut in a sparkling cameo display to help inspire a 5-1 thrashing of Charlton. The 71st-minute substitute got off the mark for his new club with 82 minutes on the clock with a fizzing low effort into the bottom corner.
It was a much-needed feel-good night for Roberto De Zerbi’s team, who lost 3-0 on the opening day of the season at Brentford, but bounced back with Mikey Moore, Dominic Solanke and Kevin Danso also on target to book a place in round three.
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Harvey Barnes’ second-half brace helped Newcastle clinch a 3-2 win over West Brom. Isaac Price sent the Baggies in front with a brilliant free-kick, but Newcastle responded through debutant Bazoumana Toure and substitute Barnes either side of the break.
The tie took a twist when Price levelled from the penalty spot in the 77th minute, but Barnes struck four minutes later against his former club to seal the Magpies’ place in the third round.
Bradford compounded Burnley’s uncomfortable start to the season with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win after their tie had finished goalless at Valley Parade. Jon McCracken saved from Jacob Bruun Larsen after Zeki Amdouni had hit the post with the first spot-kick.
Includes reporting from PA
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