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Liverpool face Chelsea as Carabao Cup fourth-round draw confirmed

The draw for the Carabao Cup fourth round features an Anfield clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, marking a managerial homecoming for former Reds midfielder and current Blues manager Xabi Alonso. Chelsea progressed by overcoming Leeds, while Liverpool defeated Tottenham, setting up Alonso's return to the ground where he previously lifted the Champions League trophy before later taking the Stamford Bridge role rather than succeeding Arne Slot.

In another marquee matchup, reigning top-flight champions Arsenal must travel to League Two outfit Fleetwood Town, the tournament's lowest-ranked surviving participant, following Fleetwood's shock elimination of Sheffield United.

Several top-tier squads were paired together for the fixtures slated across the week starting October 26, including Everton taking on Newcastle, Fulham entertaining Crystal Palace, and Bournemouth meeting Aston Villa. A potential sixth all-Premier League showdown looms if can get past Norwich on Thursday to book a fixture against Brighton, who advanced courtesy of an impressive recovery at .