The English Football League (EFL) has confirmed the fixtures for the Carabao Cup third round, with defending champions Newcastle United, Premier League giants Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City all discovering their opponents.

Naija News reports that the ties, announced on Wednesday night, will be played across the weeks of September 15 and 22, coinciding with the Champions League and Europa League group-stage matches.

Cup holders Newcastle United will welcome Bradford City of League One to St James’ Park as they begin their title defence.

Meanwhile, League Two underdogs Grimsby Town, who shocked Manchester United on penalties at Blundell Park, will continue their fairytale run with a tough away clash at Sheffield Wednesday.

Liverpool Face Southampton in Anfield Blockbuster

One of the standout fixtures of the round sees Liverpool host Southampton at Anfield in a heavyweight clash that is expected to draw huge attention.

Elsewhere, Manchester City start their campaign with a trip to Huddersfield Town, while Arsenal face a potentially tricky test against Port Vale of League One.

Chelsea will travel to Lincoln City, while Tottenham Hotspur lock horns with Doncaster Rovers.

Other key ties include Brentford vs Aston Villa, Wolves vs Everton, and Crystal Palace vs Millwall.

Full Carabao Cup Third-Round Fixtures

• Port Vale v Arsenal
• Swansea City v Nottingham Forest
• Lincoln City v Chelsea
• Tottenham Hotspur v Doncaster Rovers
• Brentford v Aston Villa
• Huddersfield Town v Manchester City
• Liverpool v Southampton
• Newcastle United v Bradford City
• Sheffield Wednesday v Grimsby Town
• Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton
• Crystal Palace v Millwall
• Burnley v Cardiff City
• Wrexham v Reading
• Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers
• Barnsley v Brighton & Hove Albion
• Fulham v Cambridge United

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