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      How Man Utd could line up against West Ham with Jesse Lingard set to start in much-changed XI from Premier League win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED play West Ham for the second time in four days on Wednesday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will ring the changes for the Carabao Cup third round clash with Jesse Lingard and Donny van de Beek expected to start at Old Trafford.
      How Man Utd could line up against West Ham in the Carabao Cup
      In the most dramatic end to a Premier League game so far this season, Lingard scored a late winner at London Stadium on Sunday to hand United a 2-1 win.
      The playmaker was given a fantastic welcome by the home fans after his Hammers loan spell last season.
      But he broke their hearts by smashing one into the top corner on 89 minutes.
      West Ham were awarded a shock penalty just minutes later and spot-kick specialist Mark Noble was brought off the bench to take it.
      But the club captain’s weak effort was saved by David De Gea and the Red Devils took all three points.
      David Moyes will be hoping for revenge against his old club on Wednesday but he will face a much changed United side.

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could also give some of his youngsters a run out
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      Tom Heaton is in line to start in goal with De Gea rested and Dean Henderson still re-building his fitness.
      Diogo Dalot will occupy one of the full-back slots enabling Aaron Wan-Bissaka or Luke Shaw to have a rest.
      Victor Lindelof could be given his place back alongside Eric Bailly in the heart of defence.
      Nemanja Matic came off the bench on Sunday but should start next to Van de Beek ahead of Fred and Scott McTominay.
      And Lingard – who has scored in his last two Prem outings – will play as a No 10.
      Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial are likely to start on the wings after periods out the starting XI.
      And Edinson Cavani is set to lead the line.
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      However, Solskjaer also has some youngsters available to him and could give them some game time.
      Teden Mengi, Hannibal, Shola Shoretire and Anthony Elanga are all in with a shout.
      And Phil Jones – who has been playing for the Under-23s – is working hard to regain a place in the first team squad.

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      Norwich vs Liverpool: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Carabao Cup third round

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      NORWICH face a welcome distraction from what has so far been a wretched Premier League campaign.But unfortunately for the winless Canaries, the opposition could hardly be more daunting.
      Teemu Pukki’s goal was in vain against Watford at the weekendCredit: Reuters
      Diogo Jota helped Liverpool to a crushing win at Norwich on the opening dayCredit: AFP
      Liverpool head to Carrow Road for a Carabao Cup tie just a month after annihilating Daniel Farke’s men 3-0 on the opening day.
      The hosts have yet to get a single Premier League point in their opening five games and were easily beaten 3-1 at home by Watford at the weekend.
      But they were 6-0 winners over Championship leaders Bournemouth in the previous round of this competition.
      What time does Norwich vs Liverpool kick off?

      Norwich take on Liverpool on Tuesday, September 21.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm UK time.
      It will be played at Carrow Road.

      What TV channel is Norwich vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?

      Norwich vs Liverpool is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      To stream the game live, head to Sky Go.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

      Team news
      Jakob Sorensen could return from a dead leg for Norwich in time for this game.
      Bali Mumba could make an appearance after recovering for a dislocated knee while Ben Gibson and Dimitrios Giannoulis will hope for starts.
      Todd Cantwell is out for the Canaries for personal reasons.
      Roberto Firmino and Harvey Elliott are both out for Liverpool while Thiago Alcantara is almost certain not to feature after pulling up with a calf strain against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
      The likes of Nat Phillips, Divock Origi, Takumi Minamino and Curtis Jones are all set to start in a much changed Liverpool side.
      Latest odds
      Norwich 5/1
      Draw 7/2
      Liverpool 11/20
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      Liverpool fear another season of injury devastation with FIVE stars out of Norwich clash including Thiago, Firmino & TAA

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      LIVERPOOL are battling a fresh spate of injuries after Thiago Alcantara picked up a knock against Crystal Palace.The Spaniard will miss Tuesday’s Carabao Cup trip to Norwich along with Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Roberto Firmino, Neco Williams and Harvey Elliott.
      Roberto Firmino and Trent Alexander-Arnold are two absent Liverpool starsCredit: Getty
      Following a quiet first season at Anfield, Thiago was impressing against Palace but had to come off after an hour.
      Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders has confirmed that a scan will reveal the midfielder’s recovery timeframe. 
      Ljinders told the club website: “I can’t say now how long it will take but definitely not tomorrow and not at the weekend.
      “Let’s get the scan results back and we have a proper diagnosis. 
      “[It’s] a shame as well because he was taking the game by the hand, he was a proper playmaker in my opinion.
      “In one week we lose two really influential midfielders, that’s the bad thing.”

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      The quintet of unavailable stars comes after Liverpool suffered a nightmare 2020-21 campaign on the fitness front.
      But there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold will be fit to return for Saturday’s trip to Brentford following a bout of non-Covid related illness.
      While Williams and Firmino are on the road to recovery, with Elliott due to remain sidelined for a number of months.
      Lijnders added: “Our game basically started at 12 o’clock against Palace – [Trent] took responsibility to speak with the doctor.
      “It was not easy because these guys – it says a lot about our group anyway – they want to play everything, [even] if they feel a bit shaky or ill. But he took the responsibility.
      “With speaking about Trent, I have to speak about Millie immediately – it started with a James Milner lecture and it ended with him dominating the complete right flank. We wanted to solve the situation with Trent with experience but we got much more.
      Trent should be fine in a few days but Norwich comes too early.Pepijn Lijnders
      “So, really proud and really happy that we have these players who can fill in, in each moment in time, and do the things he did.
      “That’s Trent, there are no symptoms – no Covid symptoms. We test regardless. He should be fine in a few days but Norwich comes too early.
      “Then we have Bobby, who will do parts of team training but also not ready. But progressing well. 
      “And Neco is progressing well as well. [For him] tomorrow also comes too early.”

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      When is the EFL Carabao Cup 4th round draw? UK start time, TV channel, live stream and venue

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      THE Carabao Cup is back with Man City looking to win the trophy for the fifth straight year.In last year’s competition, Pep Guardiola’s side ran out 1-0 winners over Tottenham in the final.
      Aymeric Laporte scored the winner in last year’s competition for Man City against SpursCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
      But as always there’ll be plenty of teams from both the Premier League and the lower leagues looking to take their scalp.
      When is the Carabao Cup 4th round draw?

      The Carabao Cup 4th round draw will be held on Wednesday, September 22.
      It will commence after the conclusion of the match between Man Utd vs West Ham, which kicks off at 7.45pm.

      What TV channel is the Carabao Cup 4th round draw on and can I live stream it?

      The Carabao Cup 4th round draw will be live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      To stream it live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

      Where is the Carabao Cup 4th round draw being held?
      The Carabao Cup 4th round draw is being held at the Potton Bowls Club in Bedfordshire.
      This is because the EFL launched a ‘Win the Draw’ campaign in which one lucky fan was given the chance to host the draw wherever they wanted.
      All they had to do was write down in 50 words or less, why they thought they should host the draw.
      Ultimately, the winner was Arsenal fan Gary Gunn, who chose his local bowls club.
      Who is making the Carabao Cup 4th round draw?
      The balls will be drawn by former Man City defender Micah Richards and former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp. More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta claims Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back to goalscoring best after return of FANS to stadiums

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      MIKEL ARTETA insists it is no coincidence that Arsenal showman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back to his best following the return of the fans.Gunners captain Auba scored a Carabao Cup hat-trick to secure his team’s first win of the season.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick as Arsenal stuffed West Brom 6-0Credit: Getty
      Nicolas Pepe, Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette also got on the scoresheet in the 6-0 thumping at West Brom.
      Arsenal take on AFC Wimbledon in their third-round clash at the Emirates.
      And delighted Arteta was full of praise for his skipper Aubameyang.
      The manager said: “Auba is a happy character and he needs that connection with the fans so to have them back is really positive for him.
      “I said that the leadership and solutions to win matches has to come from the senior players and this was a good example.
      “This result will give us a lot of confidence but I am most pleased with the spirit and togetherness that we could share with our supporters.

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      “We had some players that needed minutes and with the players we had available tonight it was best for us to have Auba up front leading the attack.”
      Aubameyang, starting his first game since testing positive for coronavirus, said: “We’ve had a tough start to the season but the commitment of the players has always been there and this can give us something to build our confidence.
      “Every hat-trick is special for me. I keep every match ball for my kids and I will try to get all the players to sign this one.”

      Now Arsenal go to Manchester City looking for their first points of the season and Arteta said: “Winning helps with the motivation and desire to go and win the match on Saturday.”
      West Brom boss Valerien Ismael, whose side shipped six, said: “We knew there was a chance of a result like this when we made so many changes but I don’t regret the decision.
      “We played very well at the start and created the first big chance of the game but the first goal was because of a big mistake by us and after that it was difficult for us against a team of Arsenal’s quality.”
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      EFL Carabao Cup draw in FULL: Arsenal face AFC Wimbledon next as Man Utd host West Ham in third round highlight

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      ARSENAL have been handed a favourable Carabao Cup third round home tie against AFC Wimbledon after thrashing West Brom.The Gunners eased into the next round of the cup after hitting the Baggies for six at the Hawthorns – with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bagging a hat-trick.
      Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side thrashed West Brom 6-0 in their Carabao Cup second round tieCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Manchester United will take on West Ham at Old Trafford next monthCredit: Getty
      And Mikel Arteta’s reward for Arsenal’s first win of the season is a clash against League One outfit AFC Wimbledon.
      Meanwhile Manchester United have been pitted against West Ham at Old Trafford in one of the standout draws of the round.
      Both teams enter in the third round with the pair involved in European competitions this campaign.
      Holders Manchester City will face high-flying Wycombe Wanderers, who sit second in the League One table.
      And it’s a return to Wolves for Nuno Espirito Santo yet again with Tottenham to take on the Midlands outfit at Molineux.
      Chelsea will face Aston Villa in what has potential to be one of the most exciting games of the round.

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      Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will face Norwich at Carrow Road in a repeat of their Premier League opener, which the Reds won 3-0.
      FA Cup holders Leicester face a tricky tie away at Millwall, while Everton travel to Loftus Road to take on QPR and Sheffield United host Southampton after the Saints’ 8-0 drubbing of Newport.
      Meanwhile, Fulham have been drawn against Leeds, Brighton welcome Swansea to the Amex Stadium and Brentford face Oldham.

      Watford’s reward for knocking out Crystal Palace is a home tie against Stoke, while Burnley take on Rochdale at Turf Moor.
      And Preston host Cheltenham while Wigan welcome Sunderland to the DW Stadium.
      CARABAO CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW IN FULL

      QPR vs Everton
      Preston vs Cheltenham
      Manchester United vs West Ham
      Fulham vs Leeds
      Brentford vs Oldham
      Watford vs Stoke
      Chelsea vs Aston Villa
      Wigan vs Sunderland
      Norwich vs Liverpool
      Burnley vs Rochdale
      Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon
      Sheffield United vs Southampton
      Man City vs Wycombe
      Millwall vs Leicester
      Wolves vs Tottenham
      Brighton vs Swansea

      All third round ties will be played the week commencing September 20.

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      EFL Carabao Cup 3rd round draw LIVE REACTION: Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon, Man Utd vs West Ham, Chelsea vs Villa

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      THE PREMIER League big guns have entered the Carabao Cup at the third round and the draw has produced some cracking ties.Man Utd face a David Moyes reunion when they meet West Ham, and Chelsea take on Aston Villa.
      And it’s another case of mangers reunited when Nuno Santo’s Spurs travel to Wolves.
      While Arsenal – who thrashed West Brom 6-0 in the second round to advance – face AFC Wimbledon at the Emirates.
      The third round ties will commence the week beginning of September 20.
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      THIRD ROUND
      Arsenal blitzed their way into the Carabao Cup third round with a 6-0 win at West Brom.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick in the tie in his 150th appearance for the Gunners.
      It’s AFC Wimbledon up next at the Emirates in the third round.
      Credit: Reuters
      MANAGERS REUNITED
      It’s David Moyes returning to Old Trafford when West Ham face Man Utd.
      And Nuno Santo’s back at Wolves for Spurs!
      The third round ties will commence the week beginning of September 20.

      DRAW ROUND-UP
      Here are the confirmed ties for the third round.

      A REMINDER
      The third round ties commence the week beginning of September 20.
      The pick of the ties include Man Utd vs West Ham, Chelsea vs Aston Villa and Wolves vs Tottenham.
      BRIGHTON vs SWANSEA
      WOLVES vs TOTTENHAM
      MILLWALL vs LEICESTER
      MAN CITY vs WYCOMBE
      SHEFFIELD UTD vs SOUTHAMPTON
      ARSENAL vs AFC WIMBLEDON
      BURNLEY vs ROCHDALE
      NORWICH vs LIVERPOOL
      WIGAN vs SUNDERLAND
      CHELSEA vs ASTON VILLA
      WATFORD vs STOKE
      BRENTFORD vs OLDHAM
      FULHAM vs LEEDS
      MAN UTD vs WEST HAM
      PRESTON vs CHELTENHAM
      QPR vs EVERTON
      STARTING NOW
      Kevin Phillips and Kevin Campbell are about to draw out the teams.
      Finally, here we go…
      BALL NUMBERS CONT
      For tonight’s sides making the draw it is 30 Burnley, 31 Southampton and 32 Arsenal for the draw…
      17 Preston North End 18 Queens Park Rangers 19 Rochdale 20 Sheffield United 21 Stoke 22 Sunderland 23 Swansea 24 Tottenham 25 Watford 26 West Ham 27 Wigan 28 Wolves 29 Wycombe 30 Burnley 31 Southampton 32 Arsenal
      STILL WAITING
      Don’t worry, the draw IS coming up soon.
      Well I hope anyway as I’m starting to drift off.
      The Office in the background is keeping me awake.
      REVISED BALL NUMBERS
      Those all-important ball numbers with the draw IMMINENT…

      AFC Wimbledon
      Aston Villa
      Brentford
      Brighton
      Chelsea
      Cheltenham Town
      Everton
      Fulham
      Leeds United
      Leicester City
      Liverpool
      Manchester City
      Manchester United
      Millwall
      Norwich City

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      The draw for the third round is starting shortly!
      Don’t go anywhere…
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      Watch Martin Odegaard’s stunning flick set up Bukayo Saka goal in first Arsenal game since £30m Real Madrid transfer

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      MARTIN ODEGAARD crowned his second Arsenal debut with a stunning slick assist for Bukayo Saka.The Norway ace, 22, only returned to the Emirates last week in a £30million move from Real Madrid.

      Martin Odegaard produced a sublime assist for Bukayo Saka against West BromCredit: Reuters
      Odegaard, who impressed while on loan at Arsenal in the first half of 2021, was thrust into tonight’s starting XI at West Brom.
      And the playmaker helped his team to an epic 6-0 thrashing in the Carabao Cup second-round clash.
      Odegaard was unable to find the back of the net at the Hawthorns.
      But he did produce a sublime piece of magic to set up teammate Saka.
      The England winger made a sharp dribble down the left before cutting in centrally.
      Saka laid off the ball to Odegaard, who used some quick thinking to simply flick his leg behind.

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      The silky one-touch backheel then found Saka, who had continued running, right in front of the West Brom goal.
      And he pulled the trigger in front of jubilant away fans to make it 4-0.
      Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette also scored in the thrashing.
      But it was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who walked away with the match ball thanks to a terrific hat-trick.

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      However, Odegaard will have been left kicking himself in the first half after missing an open goal himself.
      The midfielder found himself facing an empty net following a Baggies mix-up at the back.
      But instead of firing it in the goal, or squaring it across the box, Odegaard instead sent a shot crashing into the side netting.
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