The draw for the fourth round of the 2024/25 Carabao Cup has unveiled a series of thrilling matchups, highlighted by a high-stakes encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.
Defending champions Liverpool will embark on a challenging away fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion.
In other notable fixtures, Manchester United will host Leicester City at Old Trafford, while Crystal Palace is set to visit Aston Villa in two all-Premier League contests.
Championship teams Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City, and Preston North End have also advanced in the competition. They await the outcome of the delayed third-round clash between AFC Wimbledon and Newcastle United, which is scheduled for October 1, to determine who will face Chelsea.
The fourth-round matches are slated to take place during the week beginning October 29.
The Carabao Cup, also known as the EFL Cup, operates on a knockout basis. Following the fourth round, the remaining 16 teams will progress to the quarter-finals, where single-elimination matches will determine who advances to the semi-finals.
Here’s the complete list of fourth-round fixtures:
Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton vs Stoke City
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle United vs Chelsea
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
This draw promises an exciting journey as teams vie for the coveted EFL Cup title.
