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      Carabao Cup third round draw in full as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd all land tricky fixtures

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      NEWCASTLE have been drawn against Treble holders Manchester City in the third round of the Carabao Cup.The stunning tie was made after tonight’s second round clashes, with last season’s beaten finalists tasked with getting the better of four-time winner Pep Guardiola.
      Darren Moore and Izzy Christiansen drew the balls live on Sky Sports
      Elsewhere, current holders Manchester United face Crystal Palace as Erik ten Hag looks for back-to-back wins in the competition.
      Arsenal will travel to London rivals Brentford, with goalkeeper David Raya potentially taking on his old side.
      And Chelsea face off against Brighton following their £115million raid for Moises Caicedo, having beaten Wimbledon 2-1 in the second round thanks to Enzo Fernandez’s first goal for the club.
      Everton landed a trip to Aston Villa after scraping past League Two Doncaster 2-1 away last night, coming back with two late second half goals from £25m new boy Beto and Arnaut Danjuma.
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      Lincoln City have a glamour tie against Europe Conference League champions West Ham after a shock penalty shoot-out win against Sheffield United.
      And Salford City have been rewarded for knocking out Leeds with a game against Prem new boys Burnley, who beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 away.
      Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore and England icon Izzy Christiansen were tasked with drawing the numbers from the pot live on Sky Sports.
      The ties will be played on the week commencing September 25.
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      The draw in full
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      The third-round draw took place after a number of Premier League teams had endured tough nights against lower league opposition.
      The Blades were the biggest casualty last night after drawing 0-0 at home with League One Lincoln before crashing out on penalties.
      On Tuesday, Spurs went out to Fulham after a shootout despite impressing in the Premier League under new boss Ange Postecoglou.
      But Chelsea managed to survive a scare to make it through to the third stage.
      World Cup winner Fernandez had to come off the bench to score in the 2-1 win after League Two Wimbledon had taken the lead in the first half. More

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      Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Man Utd host Palace, Arsenal play Brentford and Man City face Newcastle in epic third round

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      FOOTBALL fans are desperate to see who their team will get in the Carabao Cup third round – and the draw has been REVEALED.Holders Manchester United will host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, while Arsenal travel across London to take on Brentford.
      But the tie of the round is Manchester City’s epic encounter against Newcastle.

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      Stay up to date with all the latest from the Carabao Cup third-round draw…
      The Carabao Cup draw in full
      Here’s a reminder of last night’s draw in full…

      Ipswich vs Wolves
      Exeter v Luton
      Aston Villa vs Everton
      Man Utd vs Crystal Palace
      Port Vale vs Sutton

      Bradford vs Middlesbrough
      Bournemouth vs Stoke
      Lincoln vs West Ham
      Brentford vs Arsenal
      Chelsea vs Brighton

      Salford City vs Burnley
      Fulham vs Norwich
      Blackburn vs Cardiff
      Liverpool vs Leicester
      Newcastle vs Man City
      Mansfield vs Peterborough

      Fans claim draw is ‘fixed’
      Some furious fans are convinced that the Carabao Cup draw was ‘fixed’, with one Chelsea supporter tweeting: “Nah our cup draws are fixed I’m sure.
      “Will we ever see a decent away game in the cup!”
      While another added: “This not supposed to be this draw is fixed they want the big teams to be knocked out.”
      The Carabao Cup draw in full

      Ipswich vs Wolves
      Exeter v Luton
      Aston Villa vs Everton
      Man Utd vs Crystal Palace
      Port Vale vs Sutton

      Bradford vs Middlesbrough
      Bournemouth vs Stoke
      Lincoln vs West Ham
      Brentford vs Arsenal
      Chelsea vs Brighton

      Salford City vs Burnley
      Fulham vs Norwich
      Blackburn vs Cardiff
      Liverpool vs Leicester
      Newcastle vs Man City
      Mansfield vs Peterborough

      Ones to watch
      The draw has produced some very exciting fixtures…
      Arsenal will travel to the Gtech Community Stadium to face Brentford.
      Chelsea will host Brighton.
      Liverpool face former Premier League side Leicester.
      And last season’s runners up Newcastle take on Man City at St. James’ Park.
      Credit: Getty
      Last picks

      Salford City vs Burnley
      Fulham vs Norwich
      Blackburn vs Cardiff
      Liverpool vs Leicester
      Newcastle vs Man City
      Mansfield vs Peterborough

      Next picks

      Bradford vs Middlesbrough
      Bournemouth vs Stoke
      Lincoln vs West Ham
      Brentford vs Arsenal
      Chelsea vs Brighton

      First five picks

      Ipswich vs Wolves
      Exeter v Luton
      Aston Villa vs Everton
      Man Utd vs Crystal Palace
      Port Vale vs Sutton

      Here we go!
      The draw is about to get underway!
      Credit: PA
      What are the ball numbers?

      17  Mansfield Town        
      18 Middlesbrough        
      19  Norwich City        
      20 Newcastle United        
      21  Peterborough United        
      22  Port Vale        
      23 Salford City        
      24 Stoke City        
      25 Sutton United        
      26 West Ham United            
      27 Wolverhampton Wanderers
      28 Chelsea
      29 Everton
      30 Blackburn Rovers
      31 Burnley
      32 Lincoln City

      What are the ball numbers?

      1    AFC Bournemouth        
      2   Arsenal            
      3   Aston Villa            
      4   Bradford City        
      5   Brentford        
      6   Brighton and Hove Albion        
      7   Cardiff City        
      8   Crystal Palace        
      9   Exeter City        
      10  Fulham        
      11   Ipswich Town        
      12   Leicester City        
      13   Liverpool        
      14   Luton Town        
      15   Manchester City        
      16   Manchester United 

      Full Time – Doncaster 1-2 Everton
      Everton come from behind to seal their spot in the third round.
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – Sheffield United 0-0 Lincoln (2-3 on Pens)
      Sheffield United bow out of the competition on penalties to League One outfit Lincoln.
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – Nottingham Forest 0-1 Burnley
      Burnley see off their Premier League rivals with a narrow win.
      Credit: Reuters
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      The Blues come from behind to book their spot in the third round thanks to a second-half goal from Enzo Fernandez.

      Credit: Reuters
      Full Time – Harrogate Town 0-8 Blackburn Rovers
      Blackburn soar through to the next round with the biggest away win in their history!
      Credit: Getty
      When will the draw take place?
      A reminder that the draw is set to take place tonight at 10:15pm.
      Sky Sports viewers will be able to watch it live after Everton’s clash with Doncaster but it will also be streamed free on YouTube.
      Sky Sports’ Emma Saunders will host the draw alongside former Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore and recently retired England international, Izzy Christiansen.
      Chelsea take the lead!
      Chelsea look to be heading into the hat thanks to an Enzo Fernandez goal to put them 2-1 up against Wimbledon.
      They’ve found the breakthrough in the 71st minute after falling behind in the first half.
      Chelsea entered the second round this year after finishing 11th in last season’s Premier League and thereby failing to qualify for Europe.
      But it looks as though they will be joining the rest of the Premier League big boys in the next round.
      Credit: Reuters
      Who has won the most Carabao Cups?
      Liverpool are the current record holders for most Carabao Cup wins with nine titles to their name.
      Their 2022 cup victory saw them pull clear of Manchester City who have eight titles.
      That tally has been greatly helped by the arrival of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.
      City have won five trophies in the last eight years of the competition.
      Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea all sit joint third with five titles each.
      Credit: Getty
      And part two
      Here’s part two of the ball numbers for tonight’s draw:
      17    Mansfield Town        18    Middlesbrough        19    Norwich City        20    Newcastle United        21    Peterborough United        22    Port Vale        23    Salford City        24    Stoke City        25    Sutton United        26    West Ham United            27    Wolverhampton Wanderers28    Chelsea    or     AFC Wimbledon29    Doncaster Rovers    or    Everton30    Harrogate Town    or    Blackburn Rovers31    Nottingham Forest    or    Burnley32    Sheffield United    or    Lincoln City
      What are the ball numbers for tonight’s draw?
      The ball numbers for the draw are decided alphabetically so there’s no particular rhyme or reason to them.
      Here’s the first part of the 32 teams in the third round draw:
      1    AFC Bournemouth        2    Arsenal            3    Aston Villa            4    Bradford City        5    Brentford        6    Brighton and Hove Albion        7    Cardiff City        8    Crystal Palace        9    Exeter City        10    Fulham        11    Ipswich Town        12    Leicester City        13    Liverpool        14    Luton Town        15    Manchester City        16    Manchester United 
      Credit: Rex
      How much do you get for winning the Carabao Cup?
      The pride of winning the Carabao cup trophy is obviously what’s most important for clubs in this season’s competition.
      But how much do you actually get for winning the pot?
      Well, each club receives 45 per cent of the proceeds from all matches.
      But only semi-finalists onwards receive prize money.

      Semi-finalists – £25,000
      Runner-up – £50,000
      Winner – £100,000

      Credit: Getty
      CHELSEA EQUALISE
      Chelsea have draw level with League Two Wimbledon after being awarded a penalty.
      Noni Madueke has been brilliant for them tonight and won the pen after a driving run.
      He stepped up and converted to draw the Blues level in the tie.
      They’ll likely go in level at the break as they look to overturn the early deficit.
      Credit: Getty
      Will we see Chelsea in the draw?
      Chelsea might not be a name in the hat after all.
      They’re currently 1-0 down at home to League Two side AFC Wimbledon after keeper Robert Sanchez gave away a penalty.
      Chelsea have fielded a rotated side with Mauricio Pochettino saying he wanted to give a chance to some academy products.
      Will it blow up in their faces? They still have the second half to turn things around.
      Credit: AP
      What time is the draw tonight?
      Tonight’s draw will take place at around 10:15pm – live on Sky Sports.
      The draw will follow on from Everton’s trip to Doncaster which is the live game on TV tonight.
      Sky Sports will also be streaming the draw live and for free on YouTube.
      Sky Sports’ Emma Saunders will host the draw alongside former Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore and recently retired England international, Izzy Christiansen.
      Second rounders
      Tottenham and Chelsea entered the competition at the second round this year with both sides not qualifying for Europe last season.
      Chelsea fans will find out if they will be in the draw tonight after their clash with League Two side AFC Wimbledon.
      Tottenham, meanwhile, are already out of the competition after losing to Fulham on penalties last night.
      The EFL Cup was a decent chance for Spurs to break their 15 year trophy drought – their last cup victory came in 2008 in the then Carling Cup final against Chelsea.
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      Is Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon on TV? Live stream and team news ahead of huge Carabao Cup clash at Stamford Bridge

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      CHELSEA host League Two side AFC Wimbledon in a huge Carabao Cup second-round tie at Stamford Bridge.The Blues will host their London rivals for the first time ever on Wednesday night.
      Nicolas Jackson was got his first Chelsea goal on Friday night against LutonCredit: GETTY
      Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping his side can go far in this year’s competition as the Argentine eyes silverware in his first year in the Chelsea hot seat.
      Last season, the Blues were knocked out by Manchester City in the third round after a 2-0 defeat at the Etihad.
      AFC Wimbledon overcame last year’s Championship play-off finalists Coventry City to earn themselves a trip to Stamford Bridge.
      When is Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon?

      Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon will take place on Wednesday, August 30.
      Kick off will be at 7:45pm BST.
      Stamford Bridge will play host.

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      Is Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon on TV?
      Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      Sky Sports have picked Doncaster Rovers vs Everton to be broadcasted and no other UK broadcaster has the TV rights to the League Cup.
      Highlights from all the Carabao Cup second-round ties will be shown at 12:15am (Thursday morning) on ITV4.
      To keep up to date with all the action from Stamford Bridge, you can follow SunSport’s live blog.
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      When is the Carabao Cup third round draw?

      The Carabao Cup third round will take place on Wednesday, August 30th.
      The draw is expected to get underway at 10:15pm BST, following the conclusion of the second-round tie between Doncaster Rovers and Everton.
      The Carabao Cup third round draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.

      Odds
      Match result

      Chelsea – 1/9
      Draw – 8/1
      AFC Wimbledon – 22/1

      To qualify

      Chelsea – 1/16
      AFC Wimbledon – 7/1

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Carabao Cup 3rd round draw simulated as Arsenal get horror tie and holders Man Utd will test Gary Neville’s loyalty

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      ARSENAL face a nightmare clash away at Liverpool in SunSport’s simulated Carabao Cup draw.Mikel Arteta’s side would face a tough test if they had to travel to Anfield, with both teams making a strong start in the Premier League.
      Arsenal and Liverpool met in the Carabao Cup semi-final in 2022Credit: Alamy
      Holders Manchester United were drawn away to Salford in our simulationCredit: Getty
      Gary Neville would face a dilemma if his Salford team were drawn to UnitedCredit: PA
      Arsenal have only beat The Reds once in the last seven meetings between the two sides – a 3-2 home win at The Emirates last season.
      And they haven’t won away to the Reds since September 2012.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United have been drawn against lower-league opposition in our simulation – Salford.
      The Red Devils’ trip to the Peninsula Stadium would be a dream outcome for United legend and Salford co-owner Gary Neville.
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      The Sky Sports pundit celebrated during commentary as Salford beat Leeds in the previous round, and he spoke about his ambition to play United after the win.
      But he refused to reveal which team he would cheer on if the two clubs met in the next round.
      Elsewhere in our draw Chelsea have also been given a favourable tie away at Mansfield.
      The Blues have to overcome AFC Wimbledon to reach the third round but if they did they would be amongst the favourites to reach the latter stages of the competition.
      Most read in FootballSimulated Carabao Cup draw

      Liverpool vs Arsenal
      Nottingham Forest/Burnley vs Bournemouth
      Middlesbrough vs Fulham
      Exeter vs Brighton
      Ipswich vs Cardiff
      Sutton vs Harrogate/Blackburn
      West Ham vs Port Vale
      Salford vs Manchester United
      Luton vs Norwich
      Sheffield United/Lincoln vs Manchester City
      Aston Villa vs Wolves
      Bradford vs Brentford
      Peterborough vs Leicester
      Mansfield vs Chelsea/AFC Wimbledon
      Stoke vs Doncaster/Everton
      Crystal Palace vs Newcastle

      The draw also includes multiple all Premier League clashes including Nottingham Forest or Burnley vs Bournemouth.
      Manchester City were drawn against Sheffield United or Lincoln while Crystal Palace were pitted against Newcastle following their dramatic comeback victory over Plymouth on Tuesday.
      The actual Carabao Cup third-round draw takes place this evening following the conclusion of Doncaster vs Everton.
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      Keeper, 42, comes full circle as he plays for boyhood club in Carabao Cup – 23 years after facing same team in FINAL

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      JOE MURPHY played for Tranmere against Leicester last night, 23 years after starting a League Cup final between the same two teams.Tranmere met the Foxes at the old Wembley following a sensational run to the final in 1999-2000.
      Joe Murphy played in the 2000 League Cup final for his boyhood clubCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Murphy, 42, is back with his beloved TranmereCredit: Getty
      In the showpiece match, 18-year-old Murphy was given the nod between the sticks.
      It wasn’t quite to be for John Aldridge’s men, who were beaten 2-1 on that occasion thanks to Matt Elliott’s double.
      The match remains a special memory for Murphy, however, who went on to be capped by Ireland and play in the Premier League.
      He returned to boyhood club Tranmere in 2019, largely serving as their experienced backup goalkeeper.
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      Murphy has played in this season’s League Cup matches, however, and was last night given another opportunity to face Leicester.
      Ahead of the match, he told The Guardian: “It’s all a bit surreal.
      “I’ve been full circle club-wise with coming back three years ago to where it all started for me, and now this. It does make you feel old.”
      Murphy, 42, acquitted himself well against Enzo Maresca’s Foxes, but was powerless to prevent his side falling to a 2-0 defeat.
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      Wilfred Ndidi gave Leicester the lead on 55 minutes, before Jamie Vardy’s header sealed progression to round three.
      Eight of Tranmere’s current squad were not born when Murphy played for them in the League Cup final.
      On this remarkable stat, he added: “It’s crazy, but nice.”
      Murphy left Tranmere for West Bromwich Albion in 2002.
      On his Baggies debut he saved a penalty from Michael Owen with his first touch, following Russell Hoult’s red card.
      Stints with Sunderland and Walsall followed, before more long-term stays at Scunthorpe and Coventry.
      He also played for Huddersfield, Chesterfield, Bury and Shrewsbury before re-signing for Tranmere.
      Murphy, 42, couldn’t stop himself from falling to a 2-0 defeatCredit: Alamy More

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      Tottenham KNOCKED OUT of Carabao Cup by Fulham after freak own goal and penalty shootout heartbreak

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU may have won the Treble in Scotland but he looks to have caught the Tottenham cup curse.London rivals Fulham dumped Spurs out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after Kenny Tete’s shooting boots redeemed the right-back.
      Kenny Tete netted the winning penalty for FulhamCredit: Reuters
      Ivan Perisic was unable to stop Micky van de Ven’s comical own-goalCredit: Getty
      The Cottagers defender ran off the pitch to change his boots, leaving his side with ten men when Spurs bagged their equaliser.
      Fulham had taken the lead through a comical Micky van de Ven own goal, his second in four games for the club, before Tete’s mishap allowed the visitors back in.
      Neither could find a way through and Fulham capitalised after Davinson Sanchez saw his penalty saved.
      Despite six and nine changes respectively from Fulham and Spurs, both managers named sides full of senior players.
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      But given that this competition is Tottenham’s best bet of ending their trophy drought, which has now extended into its 16th season, many Spurs fans would have hoped for a stronger eleven, with the second string getting off to a sloppy start.
      Sanchez, one of a few Spurs players in the shop window tonight, sent a slow pass out wide looking for Emerson Royal who was beaten to the ball by Antonee Robinson.
      The rapid American then poked the ball past Sanchez and added to his embarrassment by racing around the Colombia defender to cross for Rodrigo Muniz, who headed wide.
      Spurs’ insistence on playing out from the back was causing early issues, with Silva’s side pressing feverishly and the visitors struggling to cope.
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      Sanchez was having a particularly torrid time and was turned inside out for the opener.
      Fulham turned up the pressure and skipper Tom Cariney pushed forward down the left sending Sanchez into a spin and crossing low where Van de Ven pulled off the greatest finish he’ll ever manage – just at the wrong end.
      The low cross missed Harrison Reed but caught Van de Ven’s heel and looped over Fraser Forster and couldn’t be stopped by a flying Ivan Perisic.
      The Dutchman was then sent sliding by Muniz as he tried to keep the Cottagers out, allowing the striker to fire at Forster.
      Despite Spurs recovering some composure after the goal Forster had to remain sharp and pulled off a fine stop from Muniz once again, diving low to palm away his close range header from Adama Traore’s cross.
      Tottenham were showing none of the intensity or creativity they have displayed in the Premier League under Postecoglou so far.
      Risharlison equalised for SpursCredit: Reuters
      Tete was the difference in the shootoutCredit: Reuters
      The former Celtic boss was getting tetchy with players over their positioning, getting on Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg’s case during the first half – the Dane starting despite his future being up in the air.
      But it was the ineffectual Giovani Lo Celso who was hooked at the break, replaced by youngster Dane Scarlett.
      Postecoglou certainly said something direct before sending Spurs back out into the west London drizzle.
      The visitors picked the pace up after the break, with former Fulham man Manor Solomon darting forward with more energy than anyone showed in the first half.
      Richarlison spun and saw his deflected shot tipped over the bar by Marek Rodak.
      Then it was time for Fulham’s defence to better the circus offered up by Tottenham in the first half.
      Tete was waving a broken boot towards his bench before working out that, with all the Fulham staff the opposite side to the tunnel, it was probably best he made a dash for the changing room himself to grab a new one.
      And it turned out to be a huge amateur clanger.
      With forward Bobby De Cordova-Reid having to fill in for Tete, Perisic seized his chance and drove at the makeshift right-back, shifted past him and crossed for Richarlison to head home his first goal of the season at the far post.
      A surly Silva fumed from his viewpoint in the new Riverside Stand watching his former striker benefit from a moment of baffling incompetence.
      Tete sheepishly emerged from the tunnel with a pair of bright white new boots on just as the celebrations died down – not the best look on the day Fulham signed a new right-back in Timothy Castange.
      Sub Harry Wilson saw a well-worked effort blocked by a sliding Sanchez before, down the other end, Rodak dived well to tip Solomon’s shot wide.
      Spurs had Son Heung-min and James Maddison on now trying to find a way through to avoid penalties.
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      It was Fulham who came closest to stealing it late on, with Forster rushing out and making another important save to deny Wilson in the 90th minute.
      With no breakthrough, it was straight to penalties and Fulham held their cool with a string of fine efforts, making the most of Sanchez’s poor strike when Tete saved himself from an almighty telling off. More

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      Ange Postecoglou says he only picks ‘winners’ when asked if Richarlison will play in Carabao Cup to break goal-drought

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU will only pick Richarlison at Fulham on Tuesday for the right reasons — not just  to give his goal-shy ace a pick-me-up.The straight-talking Aussie says he only selects “winners” for  Tottenham and is not one for sentimental decisions.
      Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou won’t start Richarlison just to help him scoreCredit: Reuters
      Postecoglou hauled Richarlison off an hour into Spurs’ 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday after he missed two sitters.
      And asked if he would start the 26-year-old in the upcoming Carabao Cup tie to help him bag his first goal of the season, Postecoglou replied: “No, I pick teams I think will win games.
      “I am not going to put him in to try and help him in some individual  pursuit.
      “I will put Richy in the team if I think we can win with him in, not because I am trying to get him into a certain space.”
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      Spurs face a Fulham side bossed by Marco Silva, the man who gave  Richarlison his big break in English football by signing him when he was Watford manager back in 2017.
      Despite his tough start to the season,  Silva says the forward has what it takes to replace Harry Kane.
      Richarlison has played more games under Silva — who also signed him from the Hornets  for £40million when he became Everton chief — than any other boss, scoring 26 goals in 82 matches for the Portuguese tactician.
      Silva said: “Richarlison is a very good player but it is going to be tough for him.
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      “If you buy ten strikers to play for Spurs this season it will be tough for anyone.
      “They’ve lost the best English striker, one of the best in the world.
      “I hope not against us but it is up to Richarlison to show his quality.
      “We are talking about  Brazil’s No 9. When you play as No 9 for Brazil that speaks about your quality.
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      Postecoglou insists he will only start winners in the Carabao Cup against FulhamCredit: PA
      “He is a good lad and a really hard worker.  He has worked really hard to achieve what he has and get to this level. I know because I was responsible for bringing him to England and to another club in England.
      “To be at Tottenham and No 9 for his national team, I know he has the talent to get to that level.”
      Postecoglou says he has not had much luck in Cup draws but is looking  forward to travelling across London.
      He said: “I love winning. I don’t care what it is. I love winning and the players know that.
      “I don’t care if it is a cup, playing in the car park or on a rooftop.
      “I haven’t had great luck with draws in my career. I expect them to be challenging.
      “But that’s all right, it’s a good challenge.”
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      The Aussie boss expects a number of players to leave this week, including £55m club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele.
       Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who made his first competitive appearance for Spurs in 18 months as a 74th-minute sub at Bournemouth, will start at Craven Cottage. More

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      When is the Carabao Cup third-round draw: Stream FREE, TV channel and start time as Man Utd and Arsenal enter pot

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      LAST year’s Carabao Cup winners, Manchester United, will enter the pot for the third round.The Red Devils overcame Newcastle in the final at Wembley to claim the silverware last campaign.
      Manchester United were Carabao Cup winners in 2022Credit: GETTY
      Man United will also be joined in the hat for the third round by fellow Premier League sides that have European commitments this season.
      The likes of Newcastle, West Ham, Manchester City, Arsenal, Brighton, Liverpool and Aston Villa will all be entered into the draw.
      SunSport has all the details you need for the Carabao Cup third-round draw below.
      When is the Carabao Cup third-round draw?

      The Carabao Cup third round will take place on either Tuesday, August 29th or Wednesday, August 30th.
      The draw is expected to get underway following the conclusion of the second-round ties, which should be around 10:20pm BST on either the 29th or 30th.

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      What TV channel is the Carabao Cup third-round draw on and can I live stream it FREE?

      The Carabao Cup third-round draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
      The draw is expected to be FREE to live stream on Sky Sports Football’s YouTube channel.
      Alternatively, you can find out who your team has drawn by following SunSport’s live blog.

      What are the Carabao Cup second-round fixtures?
      Here are the full fixtures for the second round of the Carabao Cup:
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