EFL Cup draw: Premier League clubs discover third-round opponents

The EFL Cup third-round draw has been made, producing 16 fixtures to be played across two weeks beginning 7 and 14 September. Six all-Premier League ties headline the round, with the standout match being Liverpool hosting Tottenham Hotspur, while Arsenal face an away trip to Ipswich Town and Manchester City, the holders, take on Championship side Norwich City at home. The nine European clubs were kept apart during the draw for scheduling reasons due to UEFA competition fixtures.