The draw for the Carabao Cup third round has been announced, highlighting fixtures involving 15 Premier League clubs either progressing or entering the competition at this stage.
Matches are scheduled across two weeks, starting on September 15 and continuing through September 22.
Among notable matchups, Port Vale will host Arsenal, Swansea City takes on Nottingham Forest, Lincoln City faces Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur is set to play Doncaster Rovers.
Other key ties include Brighton traveling to Barnsley, Burnley facing Cardiff City, Fulham visiting Cambridge United, and Huddersfield Town confronting Manchester City.
Defending champions Newcastle United are set to host League One side Bradford City, providing an intriguing David versus Goliath scenario.
Traditional rivalries are further anticipated in fixtures like Liverpool versus Southampton and Wolves taking on Everton.
The mixture of top-flight teams against lower-league opposition presents opportunities for Premier League managers to rotate players and test squad depth.
Fans and pundits await these cup encounters as chances to witness emerging talents and potential giant-killing performances alongside Premier League heavyweights looking to advance in this historic knockout competition.
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