FootballnewsSeptember 17, 2026

Carabao Cup Draw: Liverpool to Host Chelsea, Arsenal Travel to Fleetwood Town

The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw has been completed, with Liverpool handed a mouthwatering tie against Chelsea at Anfield, while Arsenal face a trip to League Two's Fleetwood Town, the lowest-ranked side left in the competition.

Chelsea's trip to Merseyside comes two months earlier than their originally scheduled Premier League meeting, with Xabi Alonso set for his first return to Anfield since leaving Liverpool as a player. Elsewhere, Everton host Newcastle, Fulham face Crystal Palace in a London derby, Sunderland travel to Brentford, and Bournemouth welcome Aston Villa. League One's Bradford City will also feature after being drawn at home to Peterborough.

The final berth in the fourth round will be decided when Manchester City host Norwich City, with the winner set to face Brighton, who continue to enjoy an excellent run in the competition following their stunning comeback win over Manchester United. The fourth-round ties will be played in the week commencing October 26.