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      EFL minnows ‘to pocket FOUR TIMES more money if they LOSE to Chelsea’ as integrity of Carabao Cup called into question

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      EFL minnows Barrow are reportedly offering their players FOUR times more money to LOSE to Chelsea than if they record a shock Carabao Cup win.And the stunning revelation has called into question the integrity of the competition.Barrow are reportedly offering players £1,000 in a bonus to lose to Chelsea – or £250 to winCredit: GettyThe Premier League giants are the heavy favourites against their League Two opponentsCredit: EPALeague Two Barrow were handed a dream draw away at Stamford Bridge in round three of the domestic cup after beating Derby on penalties in their previous tie. But now according to The Telegraph, the match has raised concerns. The newspaper claims Barrow’s bonus schedule shows the players would receive £250 if they somehow secured a victory in West London on September 24.However, they are set to bank a whopping £1,000 each if they lose the match.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThis therefore could imply a significant additional reward for defeat – and the possibility of incentivising underperformance, even if last season’s runners-up Chelsea are the heavy favourites. The EFL declined to comment but it is thought the organisation spoke to the Bluebirds to clarify an explanation – even though the bizarre bonuses do not appear to break any specific regulations. SunSport also understands the bonus sheet contained errors and has since been rectified – with the club wanting to reward their players for playing a top-tier team with an appearance fee, rather than offering a ‘bonus’ for losing. Bonuses must be agreed between the club and its players before being submitted to the EFL before the start of the season – but the EFL do not have jurisdiction over them. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt is reported that Barrow’s players will receive £250 each for any wins in rounds one to five of the Carabao Cup.Even winning the final at Wembley would only bank the players an extra £1,000. National League boss ‘loses plot’ in outrageous rant at OWN FANS as supporters call it ‘best post-match interview ever’However, the deal also offers £1,000 if they lose to a Premier League club from round three onwards – and £750 for defeat to a Championship side. In the FA Cup, things are far simpler.Barrow have agreed to pay out £400 for a round-one win, then £800 for round two.By round three and beyond, that figure increases to £2,625 per win per player.Again, defeat to a Premier League team would ensure a £1,000 bonus – and £750 if a Championship club knock them out.Barrow are currently third in League Two after an impressive start to the campaign.READ MORE SUN STORIESTheir three wins and a draw from five matches has Stephen Clemence’s side on ten points – two behind leaders Doncaster. SunSport has contacted Barrow for comment. Barrow beat Derby on penalties in the previous roundCredit: Getty More

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      Transfer recommendations ahead of Gameweek 4 – target Champions League stars for healthy returns

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      GAMEWEEK 4 promises to be a high-scoring affair with 13 of the 20 teams set to play twice.Rotation is to be expected in the third round of the Carabao Cup but gaffers should expect strong line-ups from Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa in the Champions League.Remember to confirm your transfers before Saturday’s 11am deadlineCredit: Dream TeamAs usual, we have prepared some transfer recommendations for the Gameweek ahead but we won’t waste anyone’s time listing obvious names such as Erling Haaland (£8.8m), Mohamed Salah (£7.3m), etc.And we refuse to rehash our suggestions from Gameweek 3, although we still firmly believe Morgan Rogers (£2.7m) and Andy Robertson (£4.8) are strong options – the former looked sharp for England Under-21s.Rico Lewis (£3.4m)Manchester City’s rotation will shift up a gear from this point onwards – Pep Guardiola has said as much himself.Going forward, the talented teenager will probably have to share more of his minutes with Kyle Walker (£4m), who has barely been involved at all across the first three Gameweeks.However, Lewis will still be a regular having shone brightly during the defending champions’ perfect start to the new campaign.Guardiola has praised Lewis but is conscious of overworking the 19-year-oldCredit: AlamyThe England international has amassed 22 points, which puts him above Josko Gvardiol (£4.8m) and every other Man City defender – he’s joint-seventh among all assets in his position.Lewis’ most-appealing attribute is his affordable price, which will probably rise again after the Gameweek 4 deadline – he’s an excellent enabler right now.Most read in FootballGuardiola’s troops are due to host Brentford on Saturday and Inter on Wednesday.Eberechi Eze (£4.6m)The European competitions are a huge aspect of Dream Team but managers shouldn’t be totally blinded.Looking elsewhere, Crystal Palace’s Gameweek 4 double header of Leicester (h) and QPR (a) looks mightily inviting on paper.Talent to burnCredit: GettyThe Eagles’ No10 is currently joint-second among midfielders having amassed 34 points via two goals and an assist.Some gaffers may be concerned that Eze will be rested in midweek but the fact he played all 90 minutes of Palace’s last Carabao Cup outing suggests he’s got a good chance of starting against his former club at Loftus Road.Looking further ahead, Oliver Glasner’s side aren’t one of the ten teams with two games to fulfil in Gameweek 5 but Eze has the talent to potentially make up a fixture deficit.At the very least, he looks like a great shout for Gameweek 4.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWLuis Diaz (£4.7m) and/or Dominik Szoboszlai (£3.9m)Liverpool’s Colombian winger is by far and away the most-popular recruit for Gameweek 4 and with good reason.His brace at Old Trafford prior to the international break propelled him to the top of the midfield rankings on 35 points.As Arne Slot’s first-choice left winger, Diaz appears to be an excellent option for Dream Team bosses.There might be some concern in the short term as the 27-year-old played 180 minutes for his country over the break (not to mention a long flight home) but he should get plenty of minutes with the Reds’ set to face Nottingham Forest and Milan this coming Gameweek.Dream Team’s top midfielder after three GameweeksCredit: GettyGaffers on a tighter budget would do well to consider Szoboszlai for the weeks ahead.The Hungarian playmaker has played every minute of Liverpool’s first three league games and looks set to continue as the most-advanced midfielder with Harvey Elliott (£3m) now sidelined with injury.READ MORE SUN STORIESSzoboszlai has already registered two assists and will be hopeful of plenty more going forward with Salah, Diaz and Diogo Jota (£4.8m) all in good form.Lock in your transfers before Saturday’s 11am deadline.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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      Which teams have the most favourable fixtures in September? Gaffers to target European competitions

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      THE English summer is hanging on by a thread amid the first international break of the season.Dream Team managers have until 11am on September 14th to confirm their set-up for Gameweek 4 so there’s plenty of time to reflect upon the campaign so far and plan for the weeks ahead.Dream Team managers should look ahead at the rest of SeptemberCredit: Dream TeamOne crucial factor to consider when devising a strategy for the upcoming Gameweeks is the fixtures, in relation to both difficulty and volume.With that in mind, let’s analyse the September schedule (and beginning of October in some cases) for all 20 Premier League clubs, covering Gameweeks 4 to 6.MANCHESTER CITYBrentford (h)Inter (h)Arsenal (h)Watford (h)Newcastle (a)Slovan Bratislava (a)Pep Guardiola’s side are one of six teams facing three consecutive double Gameweeks after the international break.And with the way the chips have fallen in the Champions League and Carabao Cup, Erling Haaland (£8.8m) and company have the luxury of four home games in a row.Inter, Arsenal and a trip to St James’ Park have to be considered relatively difficult match-ups but most Dream Team bosses will know that points flow freely when City have to play every few days.The points will surely continue to come thick and fast for HaalandCredit: GettyLIVERPOOLMost read in FootballNottingham Forest (h)Milan (a)Bournemouth (h)West Ham (h)Wolves (a)Bologna (h)Like Man City, Arne Slot’s troops have four home fixtures across the next three Gameweeks.Given the Reds have won all three of their games so far without conceding a goal, they won’t be overly concerned about their upcoming schedule at all.The likes of Mohamed Salah (£7.3m), Luis Diaz (£4.7m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.8m) should continue to provide plentiful returns for their backers.BRIGHTONIpswich (h)Wolves (h)Nottingham Forest (h)Chelsea (a)Without European commitments the Seagulls’ workload appears comparatively light but their double header in Gameweek 4 (Ipswich in the league followed by Wolves in the cup) looks ripe for points.Fabian Hurzeler’s side are third in table having taken seven points from their opening three games and the young coach will be hopeful of positive results against the Tractor Boys and Forest on home soil to keep the ball rolling.Liverpool’s September appears relatively favourableCredit: GettyARSENALTottenham (a)Atalanta (a)Manchester City (a)Bolton (h)Leicester (h)PSG (h)September brings some tough tests for the Gunners with three tricky away days in succession after the break.Bukayo Saka (£6.3m), Kai Havertz (£4.6m) and William Saliba (£5.4m) have started the season in fine form and their owners will be happy to see them in action so frequently cross the next few Gameweeks but a slight dip in returns is to be expected.Arsenal have been the best defensive side in England across the last year or so but they’ll have to work seriously hard to keep their sheets clean this month.NEWCASTLEWolves (a)Fulham (a)AFC Wimbledon (a)Manchester City (h)The Magpies’ home record is far superior to their away record under Eddie Howe so it’s not an ideal schedule for gaffers backing Alexander Isak (£5m), Anthony Gordon (£4.5m) and friends.On the bright side, the quality of the opposition isn’t all that daunting… until City come to town.BRENTFORDManchester City (a)Leyton Orient (h)Tottenham (a)West Ham (h)The Bees have started brightly with two victories from three outings but their league form will be severely tested against City and Spurs.Bryan Mbeumo (£3.6m) has raced to 31 points but he didn’t feature at all in the Carabao Cup second round so he may not get much of a run out at home to the O’s, unless Thomas Frank changes tact.Both Isak and Gordon are among the most transferred-out players ahead of Gamweek 4 currentlyCredit: PAASTON VILLAEverton (h)Young Boys (a)Wolves (h)Wycombe (a)Ipswich (a)Bayern Munich (h)German giants aside, it’s a friendly set of fixtures for the Villains this month.Ollie Watkins (£5.6m) has only played roughly an hour of each game so far in 2024/25 and the striker’s withdrawal from the England squad means he’s a minor doubt for Gameweek 4.However, a fully-fit striker would be licking his lips looking at Villa’s schedule – Watkins will be a popular recruit if he gets up to speed.BOURNEMOUTHChelsea (h)Liverpool (a)Southampton (h)The Cherries have half as many fixtures as the busiest teams across the next three Gameweeks, with one being a trip to Anfield.Antoine Semenyo’s (£2.8m) ownership has increased as a reflection of his impressive form but he’d have to transform into prime Messi to justify his selection with just three games at his disposal.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWNOTTINGHAM FORESTLiverpool (a)Brighton (a)Fulham (h)It’s a similar story for Nuno Espirito Santo’s mob; just three fixtures including Liverpool away.Forest are unbeaten this season (their penalty shootout defeat to Newcastle in the cup technically goes down as a draw) with Chris Wood (£2.8m) having amassed 24 points but it seems as if their returns are about to dry up.TOTTENHAMArsenal (h)Coventry (a)Brentford (h)Qarabag (h)Manchester United (a)Ferencvaros (a)It’s been a mixed bag for Spurs so far with one win, one draw and one defeat from their first three outings.An emotionally-charge North London derby is a difficult match-up to predict but gaffers should be eyeing up the rest of September.Their Europa League fixtures look particularly inviting.Europa League commitments should boost Spurs assets this seasonCredit: RexCHELSEABournemouth (a)West Ham (a)Barrow (h)Brighton (h)Gent (h)A home draw against League Two’s Barrow is a hugely favourable match-up on paper but it’s not all that easy for Dream Team bosses to predict the Blues’ line-up for that game.The Conference League has historically been a reliable source of Dream Team points for the English teams so it’s all eyes on Gent’s visit to Stamford Bridge in early October.FULHAMWest Ham (h)Preston (a)Newcastle (h)Nottingham Forest (a)A middling set of fixtures that will force backers of relatively popular assets Emile Smith Rowe (£2.8m) and Antonee Robinson (£3.4m) to either stick or twist.Gaffers without pressing issues elsewhere should probably explore potential alternatives.WEST HAMFulham (a)Chelsea (h)Liverpool (a)Brentford (a)It’s a similar story for the Hammers.Max Kilman (£2.8m) and Jarrod Bowen (£5m) have started well enough but their viability drops without European commitments.Palmer’s owners will be desperate for him to start as many games as possibleCredit: ReutersMANCHESTER UNITEDSouthampton (a)Barnsley (h)Crystal Palace (a)Twente (h)Tottenham (h)Porto (a)The Red Devils are among the busiest teams from now until the end of Gameweek 6 but back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Liverpool have dampened the mood around Old Trafford.None of their players have broken the 20-point barrier at this stage with Bruno Fernandes (£5.8m) among the most-disappointing performers so far – the Portuguese midfielder has mustered just 13 points. LEICESTERCrystal Palace (a)Everton (h)Walsall (a)Arsenal (a)The Foxes are without a win since promotion and so Dream Team managers are understandably hesitant to shop around the King Power.Moving swiftly on…CRYSTAL PALACELeicester (h)Queens Park Rangers (a)Manchester United (h)Everton (a)Only Luis Diaz has more points than Eberechi Eze (£4.6m) among midfielders right now and the latter’s backers will be hopeful of further returns in Gameweek 4.The Eagles’ No10 played the full 90 minutes last time out in the Carabao Cup and therefore has a good chance of starting against his former club in the third round.Eze is among a select group of talented individuals capable of keeping pace with players active in Europe – especially if Palace go deep in the domestic cups.Replacing Eze with a player active in Europe may not be necessaryCredit: ReutersIPSWICHBrighton (a)Southampton (a)Aston Villa (h)A newly-promoted team without a win, with just three fixtures across the next three Gameweeks.It’s a black hole of Dream Team points.WOLVESNewcastle (h)Brighton (a)Aston Villa (a)Liverpool (h)All four of Wolves’ September opponents are currently in the top seven of the league table – a brutal run.SOUTHAMPTONManchester United (h)Everton (a)Ipswich (h)Bournemouth (a)Saints fans will start to get very twitchy if they don’t see some positive results this month.No Southampton player features in more than 0.9% of Dream Teams currently – that says it all.Wolves face a tough run of fixtures after the international breakCredit: AlamyEVERTONAston Villa (a)Southampton (h)Leicester (a)Crystal Palace (h)READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Toffees are rooted to the bottom of the table after a disastrous start to the campaign, amplified by their traumatic loss to Bournemouth last weekend.Against the odds, Dwight McNeil (£3.2m) is joint-fifth among all midfielders having racked up 31 points but most Dream Team bosses should be repelled by Everton until their form as a collective improves dramatically.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £60 in free bets — HERE*New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 6x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 2 x £10 Bet Builder, 2 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. 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      Man City forced to play twice in 49 hours as police refuse to budge on Carabao Cup clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY are set to play twice in the space of 49 hours later this month.City meet Watford in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, 25 September.Pep Guardiola will have to manage a hectic fixture scheduleCredit: AlamyPep Guardiola’s side face Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Sunday, 22 September, before travelling to Newcastle on Saturday, 28 September.But neighbours Manchester United are playing their Europa League group stage opener against FC Twente on Wednesday night, when City’s game against Watford would have beenmost suitable.Therefore, City will be forced to play twice in three days because Greater Manchester Police are reluctant to let them play at home on the same night.Not since October 2015, when City thumped Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup and United lost on penalties to Middlesbrough, has that happened.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt has been confirmed that the clash with the Hornets will take place on the Tuesday.By the time the match at the Etihad Stadium kicks off, it will be just over 48 hours after City’s crucial meeting with the Gunners finishes, meaning Guardiola will have to utilise his talented squad.The fixture comes during a hectic period where the reigning Premier League champions play five times in 15 days following the return of the Champions League.City host Inter Milan on September 18, four days before playing Brentford at home after the international break.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan City has started the season perfectly as they aim to win their fifth Premier League title in a row.The Citizens won the curtain-raising Community Shield over rivals Man United. Micah Richards explains awkward exchange with Erling Haaland live on Sky Sports after Man City’s win over ChelseaGuardiola’s side have since won all three of their league matches, starting with the victory over Chelsea.City then followed up on the win at Stamford Bridge with successes against Ipswich Town and West Ham.Erling Haaland has been sensational so far this season in front of goal.The Norweigian striker has already scored seven goals in his three league matches.This includes back-to-back hat-tricks against the Tractor Boys and the Hammers.Pep Guardiola set for final Man City seasonBy Martin BlackburnAFTER eight glorious years of stability, Manchester City now head into an uncertain 12 months.And Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat to neighbours United was a reminder that this glittering and unforgettable era will not go on for ever.Around this time in 2025, City will be preparing for the highly-lucrative Fifa Club World Cup in the US.Yet in all likelihood they will also be getting ready to say their goodbyes to manager Pep Guardiola, who has brought so much success to the east side of Manchester.Meanwhile, there could be a verdict on 115 charges of financial irregularity which have been levelled at the club by Premier League chiefs.The suggestion is the hearing could start later this year but is likely to take several months to reach a conclusion.City continue to deny any wrongdoing and are confident they will be cleared by the independent commission.Read Martin Blackburn’s full column here. More

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      BBC host Mark Chapman jokes he’s ‘glad Rod Stewart’s not beside me’ for complicated Carabao Cup draw as fans slam ‘fix’

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      FANS blasted the Carabao Cup third-round draw as a “fix” after the complicated new format was introduced by BBC host Mark Chapman.The presenter even joked that he was “glad Rod Stewart and Martin O’Neill were not beside” him before he explained the changes.Mark Chapman was tasked with explaining the new Carabao Cup formatSir Stewart, 79, became and internet sensation after delivering the  2017 the Scottish Cup draw after a “few bevvies”.Sir Stewart ballsed it up after mixing up the numbers, shouting the wrong names out and putting his thumbs up to the camera.Former Ireland boss O’Neill had his own comical gaffe for the second-round of Carabao Cup draw last season.The Northern Irishman put each team ball to his mouth when it came out of the hat thinking it was a microphone to the amusement of fans.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSChapman didn’t want any repeats of these events and needed no distractions as he made subtle digs the new-look design.Expansive changes to the Champions League and Europa League this season have sparked up the need for the revised Carabao Cup format. Two bowls were used on Wednesday night to help the six European sides avoid fixture clashes. The first bowl only included the six Prem teams playing in the Champions League and Europa League.Most read in FootballThe other 26 teams were relegated to the second part of the draw.As such the first four teams picked were from the European bowl, which meant Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United lucked out with home fixtures.How the draw was laid out before teams were selectedCredit: Sky SportsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn a bid to make it a tad bit fairer, the final two games swapped so that two other European teams would be drawn away. Aston Villa and Tottenham were the last two European qualifiers left to be selected, so they face Wycombe Wanderers and Coventry City away.Smoking and vaping to be banned in pub gardens and outside football stadiumsChelsea were not included in the first “Europe” bowl as their Conference League round begins later on in the season.However, fans are horrified by the new approach but absolutely loved Chapman’s presenting skills.One fan wrote on X: “Even Mark Chapman knows this draw is a farce, he’s laughing as he’s describing it.”A second said: “Bloody love Mark Chapman. He knows this draw is wrong.”A third replied: “Chapman taking the p** out of the format is hilarious 😂.”While another noted: “The draw is biased and embarrassing. As a result of ensuring they can’t draw each other. All those teams should be away and allow the smaller teams a chance of a home giant-killing and important revenue.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Premier League teams not in European competitions entered the Carabao Cup in the second round.Meanwhile, two additional matchweeks have been added to the calendar for the two European competitions as that is drawn on Thursday.Carabao Cup draw in fullLiverpool v West Ham UnitedManchester City v WatfordArsenal v Bolton WanderersManchester United v BarnsleyWycombe Wanderers v Aston VillaCoventry City v Tottenham HotspurWalsall v Leicester CityBrentford v Leyton OrientBlackpool v Sheffield WednesdayPreston North End v FulhamEverton v SouthamptonQueens Park Rangers v Crystal PalaceStoke City v Fleetwood TownBrighton & Hove Albion v Wolverhampton WanderersAFC Wimbledon v Newcastle UnitedChelsea v Barrow More

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      Carabao Cup draw in full as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd learn fate in controversial new format

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      THE big boys have learned their fate for the third round of the Carabao Cup.The 25 winners from the second round have been joined by the Premier League’s six European clubs in a controversial new format.The Carabao Cup third round draw has been madeCredit: GettyThe new-look draw ensures that those six teams can’t face each other in the third round.That means none of Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Tottenham can face off until the fourth round.Many supporters reckon the process is now an “absolute joke” and “biased” in favour of big clubs.But it hasn’t stopped the draw from throwing up some tasty clashes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLiverpool are the only side of the six in European competition who will take on another Premier League club – the holders will host West Ham for a spot in the fourth round.While Arsenal will welcome Bolton Wanderers to the Emirates in a favourable tie for the Gunners.It’s a winnable tie for Man City too who will face Watford at the Etihad, with neighbours Man Utd taking on Barnsley.The remaining European sides will also be pleased with what’s to come in the cup.Most read in FootballLiverpool will begin their bid to maintain their status as Carabao Cup holders against West HamCredit: ReutersMikel Arteta will be pleased with Arsenal’s tie against BoltonCredit: PABEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAston Villa travel to face League One club Wycombe Wanderers, while Spurs will clash against Championship outfit Coventry City.Three Premier League sides have already lost their place in the competition.New boys Ipswich Town were knocked out by League Two side AFC Wimbledon on penalties, while Bournemouth suffered a 1-0 defeat to West Ham.The other all-Prem clash between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle saw the Magpies advance on spot kicks after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes.There’s excitement for the two League Two sides remaining in the competition with both clubs taking on Premier League outfits in the next round.AFC Wimbledon will host Newcastle United and Barrow will travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea.Fixtures for the third round are set to take place on the weeks commencing the 16 and 23 September.Carabao Cup draw in fullLiverpool v West Ham UnitedManchester City v WatfordArsenal v Bolton WanderersManchester United v BarnsleyWycombe Wanderers v Aston VillaCoventry City v Tottenham HotspurWalsall v Leicester CityBrentford v Leyton OrientBlackpool v Sheffield WednesdayPreston North End v FulhamEverton v SouthamptonQueens Park Rangers v Crystal PalaceStoke City v Fleetwood TownBrighton & Hove Albion v Wolverhampton WanderersAFC Wimbledon v Newcastle UnitedChelsea v Barrow More

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      Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea land dream round-three fixtures as Liverpool dealt tough tie

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      THE Carabao Cup third-round draw has concluded – and there are some huge ties to look forward to.Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all landed dream ties, with the Red Devils hosting Barnsley, while Bolton head to the Emirates and the Blues take on Barrow at Stamford Bridge.Holders Liverpool were dealt a tough Carabao Cup third-round clash against Premier League rivals West Ham, with Arne Slot’s men welcoming the Hammers to Anfield.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…When will the Carabao Cup third round ties take place?The third round fixtures are due to take place W/C September 16 and 23, with fixtures in the Champions League (W/C September 16) and Europa League (W/C September 23) also scheduled during this period.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedPick of the tiesThe standout fixtures of the third round have to be Barrow and AFC Wimbledon’s respective clashes with Chelsea and Newcastle United.The League Two outfits will be huge underdogs to dump out the Premier League duo.But stranger things have happened in football, so don’t rule out a couple of monumental upsets coming to fruition.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedThe draw in fullLiverpool vs West Ham Manchester City vs Watford Arsenal vs Bolton Manchester United vs Barnsley Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa Coventry City vs Tottenham Hotspur Walsall vs Leicester City Brentford vs Leyton Orient Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday Preston vs Fulham Everton vs Southampton QPR vs Crystal Palace Stoke City vs Fleetwood Town Brighton vs Wolves AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle Chelsea vs BarrowCopy linkCopiedChelsea vs BarrowLeague Two side Barrow have landed a historic tie against Chelsea.Copy linkCopiedAFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle UnitedLeague Two outfit AFC Wimbledon will face yet another Premier League side in the Magpies.Copy linkCopiedBrighton vs WolvesYet another all Premier League tie has been made.Copy linkCopiedStoke City vs Fleetwood TownCharlie Adam will return to the Potteries with his Fleetwood troops.Copy linkCopiedQPR vs Crystal PalaceYet another London derby.Copy linkCopiedEverton vs SouthamptonAnother all Premier League tie is in the books.Copy linkCopiedPreston vs FulhamFulham will travel to Deepdale to take on PrestonCopy linkCopiedBlackpool vs Sheffield WednesdayA tasty clash, thisCopy linkCopiedBrentford vs Leyton OrientA London derby has been finalised.Copy linkCopiedWalsall vs Leicester CityThe League two side have landed the 2015-16 Prem winners.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City vs Tottenham HotspurCoventry will will face Premier League opposition in Spurs in their third-round clash.Copy linkCopiedWycombe Wanderers vs Aston VillaWanderers will plat host to the Champions League outfit.Copy linkCopiedManchester United vs BarnsleyBarnsley, who knocked out Sheffield United, have landed a big trip to Od Trafford.Copy linkCopiedArsenal vs BoltonArsenal will welcome their former Premier League bogeyside to the Emirates.Copy linkCopiedManchester City vs WatfordThe Premier League champions will welcome Watford to the Etihad in their third-round clash.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool vs West HamThe holders will welcome their Premier League colleagues to Anfield in their third-round tie.Copy linkCopiedHere we go!The draw is underway.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedWhen will the Carabao Cup third round ties take place?The third round fixtures are due to take place W/C September 16 and 23, with fixtures in the Champions League (W/C September 16) and Europa League (W/C September 23) also scheduled during this period.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMoments awayWe are just a matter of moments away from learning the Carabao Cup third-round ties.The draw will be getting underway momentarily.Copy linkCopiedBall numbers CONFIRMEDHere are all the confirmed ball numbers for the Carabao Cup third round draw after tonight’s second round fixtures:1 Arsenal2 Aston Villa3 Barnsley4 Barrow5 Blackpool6 Bolton Wanderers7 Brighton & Hove Albion8 Chelsea9 Coventry City10 Crystal Palace11 Everton12 Fleetwood Town13 Fulham14 Leicester City15 Leyton Orient16 Liverpool17 Manchester City18 Manchester United19 Preston North End20 Queens Park Rangers21 Sheffield Wednesday22 Stoke City23 Tottenham Hotspur24 Walsall25 Watford26 AFC Wimbledon27 Southampton28 Brentford29 Newcastle United30 Wycombe Wanderers31 West Ham United32 Wolverhampton WanderersCopy linkCopiedForest vs Newcastle (Pens) – 3-4 – Newcastle go through!Sean Longstaff cooly slots the ball past Carlos Miguel to send the Magpies into the third round.Copy linkCopiedForest vs Newcastle (Pens) – 3-3 – Advantage NewcastleTaiwo Awoniyi BLAZES his spot-kick over the bar. My oh my what a poor pen.Copy linkCopied More

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      Eberechi Eze and company remind gaffers there’s more to Dream Team than just the Premier League

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      EVERY season the Carabao Cup second round serves as a reminder to Dream Team managers that there’s so much more to this game than just the Premier League.All five Premier League teams won their respective cup fixtures on Tuesday night, scoring 17 unanswered goals between them.A further eight top flight sides will be in action tonight and many gaffers will be hoping for bumper returns of a similar volume.For the second season in succession, Eze and Mateta enjoyed themselves in the Carabao Cup second roundCredit: Dream TeamCrystal Palace beat Norwich 4-0 to secure their spot in the next round with Jean-Philippe Mateta (£3.2m), Eberechi Eze (£4.5m) and Daichi Kamada (£1.8m) cashing in with double-digit hauls.The former scored a hat-trick at the same stage last season and while he wasn’t quite able to replicate that feat, a brace and an assist earned him 20 points when all was said and done.Eze took the Canaries for 14 points via a goal and assist to take his tally for the season to 24, a total only bettered by Mohamed Salah (£7.2m), Noni Madueke (£3m) and Erling Haaland (£8.5m).That’s how quickly things can change at this embryonic stage of the campaign.Suddenly Eze is floating around the top of the rankingsCredit: RexDream Team bosses who own the Eagles’ No10 may have been frustrated prior to Tuesday night’s game as the England international had looked lively for minimal reward.Eze had a direct free-kick goal cruelly disallowed in Gameweek 1 by a premature referee’s whistle and he rattled the crossbar with a similarly ferocious effort against West Ham at the weekend.Suddenly, easy pickings in the Carabao Cup have evened things out and the 26-year-old is now second among Dream Team midfielders overall.Most read in Dream TeamScore PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWElsewhere, Brighton fielded a second-string XI against Crawley and registered a comfortable 4-0 win with Adam Webster (£2.3m) emerging as the primary beneficiary with a 16-point return.The likes of Jordan Pickford (£3.2m), Vitaliy Mykolenko (£2.7m) and Tim Iroegbunam (£1.8m) boosted their points as Everton beat Doncaster 3-0 at Goodison Park.In fact, the latter is now level with Cole Palmer (£6m) on 24 points – Iroegbunam has racked up 21 tackles already in 2024/25!Leicester’s new signing Jordan Ayew (£2.2m) and Fulham’s new recruit Joachim Andersen (£2.7m) posted impressive double-digit scores in their respective Carabao Cup victories too.With Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, West Ham, Bournemouth, Southampton, Brentford, Ipswich and Wolves in action tonight, many Dream Team bosses will be expecting similar results from the likes of Alexander Isak (£5m), Anthony Gordon (£4.4m), Mohammed Kudus (£5m) and Morgan Gibbs-White (£3.3m).That being said, the risk of rotation is high in the early rounds of the cups – Eze owners can count themselves rather fortunate he was given the full 90 minutes against Norwich.Iroegbunam has been a busy boy across the first two GameweeksCredit: GETTYThis Gameweek should remind gaffers of the value attached to the additional competitions.The Premier League is the bread and butter of Dream Team but the domestic cups and the European competitions are the delicious sundries.Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa are set to commence their Champions League campaigns after the international break in Gameweek 4 while Tottenham and Manchester United will get underway in the Europa League a week later.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf Chelsea get past Servette in the second leg of their Conference League play-off (they lead 2-0 on aggregate) they will start earning points in the league stage in Gameweek 6.The revamped formats of the European competitions mean it’s more important than ever that Dream Team managers target the midweek fixtures once they start coming thick and fast.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £60 in free bets — HERE*New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 6x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 2 x £10 Bet Builder, 2 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More