The draw for the fourth round of the English League Cup has revealed some exciting fixtures. The standout tie sees Liverpool take on Chelsea, with Xabi Alonso's team set to return to Anfield for this highly anticipated match-up. Meanwhile, Arsenal have been drawn against Fleetwood Town, the lone representative from League Two still in the competition.
Liverpool secured their spot in the last 16 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Tottenham at home. Chelsea, meanwhile, engaged in a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge, claiming a remarkable 6-3 win against Leeds United. Alonso will be keen to make an impact on his return to Anfield.
Defending champions Arsenal, who eliminated Ipswich in a thrilling 4-2 encounter — featuring a brace from 16-year-old Max Dauman — will travel to face Fleetwood. The League Two side is the lowest-ranked team remaining in the tournament, promising an intriguing clash.
Brighton, who famously knocked Manchester United out at Old Trafford, will be up against the winner of the Manchester City versus Norwich tie.
The full draw for the fourth round looks like this:
- Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal
- Manchester City / Norwich vs Brighton
- Everton vs Newcastle
- Sunderland vs Brentford
- Liverpool vs Chelsea
- Bradford City vs Peterborough
- Fulham vs Crystal Palace
- Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
The matches are scheduled to take place during the week commencing October 26, with exact timings to be confirmed later.
