CHELSEA will travel to Manchester City in the pick of the Carabao Cup third round ties.
Thomas Tuchel’s side will lock horns with the Prem champions in November as both attempt to navigate a hectic pre-World Cup schedule.
The Blues were beaten finalists against Liverpool last year, while Manchester City won the previous four editions of the competition.
Chelsea’s tricky tie will also see Raheem Sterling return to his old stomping ground for the first time.
The England star won the Carabao Cup FIVE times during his time at City – and will hope to bring that kind of success to Stamford Bridge after his £47.5million summer switch.
Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp’s holders will host League One Derby County, with Manchester United at home to Aston Villa in an all-Prem clash.
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The Red Devils’ date with Steven Gerrard and Co is one of seven all-Prem ties.
These also include Tottenham’s trip to Nottingham Forest and Arsenal’s Emirates clash with Brighton.
Newcastle will take on Crystal Palace at St James’ Park – with Bournemouth hosting Everton and Wolves playing Leeds.
Other Prem sides will have to navigate EFL teams looking for a big upset.
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Carabao Cup Third Round Draw
Ties to be played on week commencing November 7
Arsenal vs Brighton
Bournemouth vs Everton
Brentford vs Gillingham
Bristol City vs Lincoln City
Burnley vs Crawley
Leicester City vs Newport County
Liverpool vs Derby
Manchester City vs Chelsea
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
MK Dons vs Morecambe
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
Southampton vs Sheffield Wednesday
Stevenage vs Charlton
West Ham vs Blackburn
Wolves vs Leeds
League Two Newport County will go to Leicester, after the Foxes struggled past fourth-tier Stockport this week.
While Championship Blackburn will try their luck at the London Stadium against West Ham – with League One promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday going to Southampton.
Elsewhere, Brentford will host Gillingham in West London.
Meanwhile, a number of all-EFL clashes will present lower league sides with a brilliant chance to make it to round four.
MK Dons are set to take on Morecambe in an all-League One clash.
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With League Two surprise package Stevenage playing host to Charlton.
Bristol City will welcome Lincoln City to Ashton Gate, while Fulham’s conquerors Crawley are rewarded for their heroics with a trip to Burnley.
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