Carabao Cup Third Round Draw Scheduled for Wednesday

The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup is scheduled for Wednesday night, following the Preston vs Everton match, which starts at 8pm BST. Major Premier League teams, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool, have received byes into the third round due to their participation in European competitions.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur must first navigate their second-round ties to secure a spot in the next round. The third-round matches are set to take place over two weeks, starting on September 7 and continuing through September 14.

The draw will assign ball numbers to the teams, with notable entries including Bournemouth, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and others, culminating in a total of 32 teams participating in the draw.