Carabao Cup Draw Results: Arsenal to Face Preston, Spurs’ Nightmare Opponent
The Carabao Cup draw has thrown up some interesting fixtures for the fourth round, with several Premier League giants facing potentially tricky ties. Arsenal will be facing Preston in what looks to be a favorable draw for the Gunners, while Tottenham have been handed a tough matchup against Manchester City.
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, will be pleased with the draw as his team will travel to face Preston, who currently sit 21st in the Championship. The Gunners will be looking to build on their impressive performance against Bolton in the third round, where they cruised to a comfortable victory.
On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a nightmare opponent in Manchester City. Despite City manager Pep Guardiola stating that the Carabao Cup is not a priority for his team, Spurs will still have a tough task ahead of them. Guardiola has confirmed that he will be fielding his second team for the match, but City’s depth and quality mean they will still pose a significant challenge for Tottenham.
Potential Upsets and Surprises
One of the potential upsets in the fourth round could come from Brentford, who will be facing Sheffield Wednesday. Brentford have been in excellent form in the Championship and will fancy their chances of causing an upset against their opponents from the second tier. With a strong squad and a good run of form, Brentford will be looking to make a statement in the Carabao Cup this season.
Another team that will be looking to cause an upset is Southampton, who will be hosting Stoke in the fourth round. Despite a tough start to the season in the Premier League, Southampton will see the Carabao Cup as an opportunity to turn their fortunes around. With home advantage and a desire to progress in the competition, Southampton will be a team to watch in the fourth round.
Big Matches and Key Fixtures
The match between Manchester United and Leicester will be one of the standout fixtures in the fourth round. Both teams have started the season well in the Premier League, and this match will provide an opportunity for both sides to test themselves against top opposition. With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, expect an intense and competitive encounter between these two teams.
Defending champions Liverpool will face a tough away trip to Brighton in the fourth round. Liverpool have been in excellent form in the Premier League, but the Carabao Cup presents a different challenge for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Brighton will be looking to cause an upset and knock out the reigning champions, making this a must-watch fixture in the fourth round.
Conclusion
The Carabao Cup draw has set up some intriguing matchups for the fourth round, with several Premier League teams facing tricky ties. Arsenal will be looking to continue their good form against Preston, while Tottenham will have a tough task against Manchester City. With potential upsets and big matches on the horizon, the fourth round of the Carabao Cup promises to be an exciting and unpredictable round of fixtures.
