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Liverpool face Chelsea as Carabao Cup fourth-round draw confirmed

September 17, 2026

The fourth round of the Carabao Cup has been set for the week starting October 26, highlighted by Chelsea traveling to Liverpool. The matchup marks Xabi Alonso's initial trip back to Anfield since taking charge of the Blues, having previously lifted the Champions League trophy as a player on Merseyside before choosing Stamford Bridge over potentially succeeding Arne Slot.

Chelsea reached this stage by defeating Leeds, while the Reds advanced on Tuesday against Tottenham. Up to six ties could feature top-flight matchups exclusively, provided Manchester City overcome Norwich on Thursday to secure a home game opposite Brighton, who eliminated Manchester United via an impressive away turnaround.

Elsewhere in the draw, fourth-tier Fleetwood Town earned a home encounter with reigning Premier League champions Arsenal following their third-round shock against Sheffield United. League One will also guarantee a quarter-final representative when Bradford City stage a meeting with Peterborough United.

The remaining fixtures see Newcastle visit Everton, Brentford head to Sunderland, Fulham entertain Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage, and Bournemouth stage a clash against Aston Villa.

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#	Team	P	Pts
1	Arsenal FC	4	12
2	Manchester City FC	4	12
3	Brentford FC	5	9
4	Leeds United FC	4	8
5	Hull City AFC	4	8
6	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	4	7

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