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      Carabao Cup round-up: Bournemouth win thrilling shoot-out, Villa through but Rooney flops

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      WAYNE ROONEY didn’t put on his shooting boots as Derby crashed out of the Carabao Cup after losing 2-1 to Preston North End.
      England’s record goalscorer lined up as a striker but the 36-year-old’s influence was minimal as Derby only managed one shot on target.

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      Derby crashed out of the Carabao Cup after losing 2-1 to Preston North EndCredit: PA:Press Association

      Daniel Johnson’s 92nd-minute penalty capped off a comeback by Preston after Jason Knight put The Rams ahead in the 51st-minute.
      Preston should have been infront in the first half after former Manchester United youngster Josh Harrop forced Kelle Roos into a good save.
      Derby were then down to ten men after Mike Te Wierik was sent off which allowed Preston sub Tom Barkhuizen to smash an equaliser in off the bar before Johnson slotted home from the spot.
      West Ham secured their spot in the next round after easing past Charlton to win 3-0 at the London Stadium.

      A double from Sebastien Haller and a late goal from Felipe Anderson proved to be the difference.
      Elsewhere, Asmir Begovic ended a marathon shoot-out to deny Luka Milivojevic and seal Bournemouth a Carabao Cup third round trip to Manchester City.
      The veteran keeper had fluffed his own penalty, only to come up trumps to keep out the Crystal Palace captain and decide the tie after 24 spot-kicks had been taken in all.

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      Sebastien Haller scored twice for West Ham in their 3-0 win against CharltonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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      Asmir Begovic proved to be the hero for Bournemouth in their penalty shootout win against Crystal PalaceCredit: Reuters
      Jack Grealish celebrated signing a new long-term contract with Aston Villa by capping a five star display with a late decider against Burton Albion.

      Grealish had already teed up record signing Ollie Watkins’ first competitive goal for the club and then ended fears of Villa being dragged into a penalty shoot-out.
      He smashed a 20-yarder past Burton keeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe with just two minutes remaining, with Keinan Davis adding a third in injury-time.
      Barnsley delivered a Carabao Cup KO blow to fizzless Middlesbrough to set-up a third round clash at Chelsea.
      Luke Thomas was the star of the show as his two assists for Patrick Schmidt and Jordan Williams helped secure a 2-0 win and trip to Stamford Bridge to take on his old Derby boss Frank Lampard next week.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle edged past Blackburn at St James’ Park thanks to Ryan Fraser’s debut goal.
      The Magpies will now travel to Morecambe next week, after they beat Harry Kewell’s Oldham Town courtesy of Aaron Wildig’s 22nd minute strike.
      Millwall will face Premier League opposition Burnley or Sheffield United in the third round after a 3-1 win against Cheltenham Town.

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      Jack Grealish was among the goalscorers for Aston Villa in their victory over Burton AlbionCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Newcastle debutant Ryan Fraser scored the only goal of the game against BlackburnCredit: AFP or licensors
      Alfie May had an equaliser chalked off for offside for the League Two side before Connor Mahoney tapped in Shane Ferguson’s cross to double Millwall’s lead.
      Matt Smith then got in on the act for the Lions with a fine volley before Finn Azaz scored a consolation for the Robins.
      Gary Monk’s Sheffield Wednesday brushed past Rochdale with a 2-0 victory.
      Elias Kachunga opened the scoring after netting his first goal for the club since his move from Huddersfield in the 54th-minute before Josh Windass added a second late on.
      Championship new boys Coventry City suffered defeat on penalties to League One side Gillingham to miss out the possibility of Stoke or Wolves in the next round.
      Max Biamou put the visitors ahead on the hour mark before Jordan Graham netted from the spot in the 94th-minute to take it to penalties which the Gills eventually won 5-4.

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      Gillingham beat Coventry on penalties to advance through to the next roundCredit: PA:Press Association
      Joey Barton’s Fleetwood Town saw themselves through to round three with a 2-1 win over Port Vale.
      Paddy Madden gave the hosts an early lead as his deflected shot ricocheted in before Danny Whitehead levelled shortly after the break.
      But a 75th-minute Josh Morris volley was enough to set up a tie against either Everton or Salford City.
      Newport County left it late to beat Cambridge United 1-0. 
      Scott Twine rifled a strike from outside the box into the top corner ten minutes before the final whistle.
      Elsewhere Luton beat Reading 1-0 away thanks to Jordan Clark’s first half goal.
      Meanwhile Lincoln hit Bradford for five, and Watford prevailed on penalties away at Oxford.

      The two teams couldn’t be separated after 90 minutes with the scores level at 1-1, and it was the Championship side that cruised to victory in the spot-kicks.
      And finally Leyton Orient overcome Plymouth in a five-goal thriller as they won 3-2 at Brisbane Road.
      A 93rd minute strike from Danny Johnson settled the game as Orient came back from 2-0 down to win the tie.

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      When is the Carabao Cup third round? Dates, kick-off times and full draw

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      THE Carabao Cup second round will be played this week with the tournament set for some rapid action this month.
      Due to the impacts of the COVID-19, the EFL Cup will be fast-tracked to help ease fixture congestion further down the line.

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      Premier League clubs such as Chelsea will enter the third round of the Carabao CupCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      What are the Carabao Cup third round fixtures?

      The second round ties will be completed over the coming days with no replays and then the third round will played next week.
      The draw for the third round has already been made and is when Premier League clubs enter the competition.
      Third round fixtures (to be played 22/23 Sept)
      Bradford or Lincoln vs Liverpool
      Bristol City or Northampton vs Burton or Aston Villa
      Morcambe or Oldham vs Newcastle or Blackburn
      Reading or Luton vs Manchester United
      Derby or Preston vs Brighton or Portsmouth
      Ipswich or Fulham vs Rochdale or Sheffield Wednesday
      Manchester City vs Bournemouth or Crystal Palace
      Milwall or Cheltenham vs Burnley or Sheffield United
      Chelsea vs Middlesbrough or Barnsley
      Wolves or Stoke vs Gillingham or Coventry
      Leicester vs Arsenal
      West Brom or Harrogate vs Southampton or Brentford
      Newport or Cambridge vs Oxford or Watford
      Fleetwood or Port Vale vs Everton or Salford
      Leyton Orient or Plymouth vs Tottenham
      West Ham or Charlton vs Leeds or Hull

      What are the Carabao Cup second round fixtures?
      To be played September 15 and 16.

      Round Two North
      Bradford City v Lincoln City
      Burnley v Sheffield Utd
      Burton Albion v Aston Villa
      Derby County v Preston North End
      Everton v Salford City
      Fleetwood Town v Port Vale
      Leeds Utd v Hull City
      Middlesbrough v Barnsley
      Morecambe v Oldham
      Newcastle Utd v Blackburn Rovers
      Rochdale v Sheffield Wednesday
      West Brom v Harrogate Town
      Wolves v Stoke City
      Round Two South
      Bournemouth v Crystal Palace
      Brighton v Portsmouth
      Bristol City v Northampton Town
      Gillingham v Coventry City
      Ipswich Town v Fulham
      Leyton Orient v Plymouth Argyle
      Millwall v Cheltenham Town
      Newport County v Cambridge Utd
      Oxford Utd v Watford
      Reading v Luton Town
      Southampton v Brentford
      West Ham Utd v Charlton Athletic

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      Carabao Cup draw LIVE REACTION: Arsenal draw Leicester in third round, Man Utd to play Reading or Luton

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      THE CARABAO CUP is back – and Premier League sides learned their fate today.
      The second AND third round draws of the cup took place this afternoon as the big boys join in.
      Arsenal face Leicester in tie of the third round
      Man Utd will travel to Reading or Luton
      Follow ALL of the latest reaction below…

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      Middlesbrough 4 Shrewsbury 3: Boro claim first home win since Boxing Day as Fletcher double seals Carabao Cup victory

      by

      MIDDLESBROUGH overcame a scare in a Carabao Cup thriller with Shrewsbury to seal a first home win since Boxing Day.
      Neil Warnock’s Championship side were pushed all the way by their plucky League One opponents before edging it 4-3 to reach round two.

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      Ashley Fletcher helped fire Middlesbrough to a first home win since Boxing Day against ShrewsburyCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Scott High stunned Boro by firing the visitors ahead with a 25-yard piledriverCredit: PA:Press Association
      And the veteran boss, who saved them from relegation last season, was delighted to end their miserable Riverside run.
      Warnock said: “I wanted the lads to score more goals but I don’t know about conceding like that.
      “We have to score more goals. I hate being the lowest scorers.
      “It’s nice to get a win at last at home and let’s take it forward.

      “It’s great to score four but disappointing to concede like we did.”

      Boro were stunned after a strong start on 13 minutes when 19-year-old Scott High unleashed a piledriver into the top corner from long-range.
      But any hopes of holding on to their lead ended quickly thanks to a howler from Town goalkeeper Harry Burgoyne.
      Marvin Johnson’s shot from Lewis Wing’s cross looked to be a routine save for the stopper, but he somehow allowed it to squirm over the line at his near post.

      And just after the half hour mark they were trailing as Boro’s scorer turned provided for Ashley Fletcher to rifle home.
      Burgoyne was to suffer the wrath of his team-mates again moments after the break when his clearance from wide on the right fell straight to Wing.

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      Neil Warnock was delighted to end Boro’s long home winless runCredit: PA:Press Association
      The midfielder struck it from 30 yards past the scrambling goalie only for his effort to rebound off the post, but Fletcher reacted quickest for his second.
      Jason Cummings pulled one back for the Shrews with a great left-footed finish after collecting the ball at the back post from a corner.
      Marcus Tavernier’s deflected strike from 18 yards appeared to have ended their hopes of a comeback.
      But Pyke finished off a well-worked move to set-up a tense final 15.
      Sub striker Daniel Udoh was thrown on and almost made himself the hero late on only to be denied by ‘keeper Dejan Stojanovic.
      After guiding the Teessiders to safety last term, Warnock is now looking ahead to Friday’s league opener at Watford.

      But he warned his men they will be embarrassed unless they improve.
      The experienced veteran added: “It will be different at Watford next week and we will have to defend a lot better than that.
      “If we play like that they will get double figures.”

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      Marvin Johnson quickly levelled for Boro in the Carabao Cup clashCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Fletcher grabbed a second during the second halfCredit: Alamy Live News More

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      Carabao Cup set to start BEFORE Premier League season to save competition with fixture chaos set to ensue

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      THE Carabao Cup is set to kick off BEFORE the start of the new Premier League season in order to rescue the competition.
      EFL chiefs plan to schedule the opening matches ahead of the beginning of the next campaign, which is currently due to start on September 12.

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      Manchester City won the Carabao Cup this season Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Carabao Cup will either have the first round at the end of the August and the second round during the the international break at the start of September, when England travelling to Iceland for a Uefa Nations League game on the Saturday.
      Or, the first round will start on September 5, the day the Three Lions return to action.
      Some of the clubs who are set to play in Europe were hoping it would be scrapped altogether.
      But for the EFL the cup competition accounts for about a third of its income.

      Apart from the money- spinning Wembley final, the EFL also bank 10 per cent of gate receipts from each tie.
      There remains an issue over the teams who are to play in the Champions League and Europa League.
      If there is fixture clash, which will happen, they are likely to be allowed to field development teams.
      This is what happened when Liverpool were forced to field their Under-23s team at Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals when Jurgen Klopp’s first team were in Doha winning the Fifa Club World Cup.

      Many managers are happy for the games to be played before the start of the campaign as this will replace pre-season friendlies.
      Prem clubs will not have any issues playing over an international weekend in the second round, when they join the competition, as normally they would give run-outs to younger players anyway.
      Holders Manchester City come in at the third-round stage with the other teams who qualified for Europe.

      Clubs are also increasingly confident paying fans will be allowed for the start of the season.
      Depending on the stadium, around 25 to 30 per cent of capacities will be used.
      The Government will advise next week.

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      Aston Villa fans ‘fight among themselves’ inside Wembley stands during Carabao Cup final loss to Man City

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      ASTON VILLA fans were filmed seemingly fighting among themselves in the stands at Wembley during yesterday’s Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City. Video footage emerged of a group of supporters in claret and blue apparently throwing punches towards each other. Aston Villa fans were filmed seemingly fighting among themselves at Wembley The supporters were […] More

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      Jack Grealish breaks down in tears on TV as Aston Villa star slumps on Wembley pitch after heartbreaking Man City loss

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      JACK GREALISH slumped to the Wembley turf and broke down in tears at full-time of the heartbreaking Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The Aston Villa hero, 24, was desperate to lead his boyhood club to their first major silverware since 1996 – when he was just six months old. Jack Grealish was in […] More