Carabao Cup Anfield Showdown
Tottenham Draw Liverpool in Standout Carabao Cup Third-Round Clash at Anfield
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In Tottenham's 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Charlton, Tottenham scorers included Kevin Danso, debutant Sávio and captain Ben Davies after the break, while Charlton struck first with Mikey Moore and Dominic Solanke just before halftime.
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The third-round draw featured other notable ties, including Coventry City vs Aston Villa, and Newcastle United vs Millwall, with Manchester City hosting Norwich City, as part of the round in which the nine Premier League clubs in European competition enter.
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A pre-draw determined home and away status for the eight Champions League and Europa League clubs, meaning those clubs’ fixtures in this round were fixed to specific venues before the draw.
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Both Tottenham and Liverpool are expected to rotate heavily for the third-round clash, reflecting the congested schedule and the broader context of a tie many expect to hinge on squad depth and rotation rather than pure XI quality.
Liverpool will host Tottenham in the Carabao Cup third round, with the tie scheduled for the week starting September 14. Flashscore reported the draw pairs Roberto De Zerbi's Spurs with the Reds in what many expect to be the standout clash of the round. Spurs face a daunting task at Anfield—they have won only two of their last 20 meetings with Liverpool and haven't earned a victory there since 2011.
Tottenham advanced to the third round with a dominant 5-1 Carabao Cup victory over Charlton Athletic. Kevin Danso, debutant Sávio, and captain Ben Davies scored after halftime for Spurs. The third-round draw also features Coventry City vs Aston Villa and Newcastle United vs Millwall, as all nine Premier League clubs in European competition now enter the competition.
Spurs' Long Losing Run at Anfield
Tottenham faces steep odds heading to Anfield. According to mkfm.com, Spurs have not won at Liverpool in 17 visits stretching back to 2011. In their last 20 meetings with the Reds, Spurs have managed only two victories. This historic struggle makes the September clash a particularly tough assignment for De Zerbi's squad.
European Clubs Enter Third Round
The Carabao Cup third round marks the entry point for the nine Premier League clubs competing in European competition. Yahoo News reported that all these teams enter the EFL Cup in this round, with fixtures spread across the weeks starting September 7 and 14. A pre-draw determined home and away status for the eight Champions League and Europa League clubs before the main draw took place.
Heavy Rotation Expected for Liverpool-Tottenham
Both Liverpool and Tottenham are expected to rotate their lineups heavily for this clash. The congested fixture schedule and the broader competition calendar mean squad depth will likely decide the tie rather than starting XI quality. Managers will balance European commitments against Carabao Cup ambitions as the season enters a busy phase.
Other Notable Third-Round Matchups
The Liverpool-Tottenham tie headlines a third round featuring several intriguing all-Premier League clashes. Flashscore confirmed that Coventry City will face Aston Villa and Newcastle United will host Millwall. Manchester City drew Norwich City at home. These fixtures represent the competition's depth as top-flight clubs navigate their European responsibilities alongside domestic cup competitions.
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