Carabao Cup Draw
Sixteen Teams Await Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw Following Key Third-Round Ties
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Key Points
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Tottenham have won 37 and lost 14 of their previous 51 Carabao Cup third-round ties; four of those victories ended with the club winning the trophy, in 1971, 1973, 1999 and 2008.
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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has said he views the Carabao Cup on the same level as the Premier League, particularly because Spurs have no European football this season and see the domestic cups as major opportunities to win silverware.
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Liverpool and Tottenham last met in the League Cup in the 2024 semifinal, when Spurs carried a 1-0 advantage into the second leg before Liverpool scored four at Anfield to reach the Wembley final.
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The Liverpool-Tottenham tie is scheduled for 8 p.m. and will be available in the UK on ITV1, ITV4, ITVX, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, as well as NOW TV.
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Bradford City confirmed that Pien Meulensteen will host the fourth-round draw, with Jamie Redknapp and Ashley Young conducting it; clubs already through include Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Bradford City, Sunderland, Newcastle United and Chelsea.
Sixteen teams are waiting to learn their Carabao Cup fourth-round opponents following a dramatic third-round slate. The draw takes place Wednesday, September 16, after Manchester United plays Brighton at Old Trafford, with Sky Sports airing the event live. Yahoo Sports reports that fourth-round matches begin the week of October 26.
The third round features a marquee clash: Liverpool host Tottenham at Anfield in a rematch of last season's League Cup semifinal, where EPL Index notes Liverpool won 4-1 in the second leg after trailing 1-0. Spurs arrive seeking their first goal in four Premier League games, while Liverpool aim to bounce back from a goalless draw with Fulham.
Spurs View the Cup as Title Opportunity
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has elevated the Carabao Cup's importance. The 4th Official confirms Spurs will treat it with the same priority as the Premier League, especially since the club has no European football this season. Domestic cups represent major silverware chances for a team struggling to score in the league.
Tottenham's cup pedigree is strong. They have won 37 of their 51 third-round Carabao Cup ties. Four of those victories led to trophies: 1971, 1973, 1999, and 2008. De Zerbi's focus signals he views this competition as a genuine path to silverware.
Liverpool's Dominance at Home Against Tottenham
Liverpool hold a commanding record at Anfield against Spurs. In their last 30 home meetings, the Reds have lost just once. Liverpool Offside reports they are chasing an 11th League Cup title—more than any other English club—and appear well-positioned to advance.
The stakes are high for both squads. Tottenham's goal drought has created pressure, while Liverpool's recent Fulham draw left them wanting. Last season's semifinals showed how quickly momentum can shift: Liverpool's four-goal response at Anfield reversed a 1-0 deficit to reach the final.
Broadcast Details and Fourth-Round Field
The Liverpool-Tottenham match kicks off at 8 p.m. UK time and will air on ITV1, ITV4, ITVX, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, and NOW TV. Pien Meulensteen will host the fourth-round draw Wednesday evening, with Jamie Redknapp and Ashley Young conducting it, according to Bradford City officials.
Six teams have already secured fourth-round spots: Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Bradford City, Sunderland, Newcastle United, and Chelsea. With Liverpool and Tottenham set to clash, the identity of the remaining 10 qualifiers will emerge from matches through midweek.
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