Liverpool drawn against Man City in EFL Cup fourth round
EFL Cup holders Liverpool were handed the toughest of fourth-round draws on Thursday with a trip to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Holders Liverpool were handed the toughest of fourth-round draws on Thursday with a trip to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Liverpool have struggled domestically this season, needing a penalty shootout to dispose of second-tier Derby County on Wednesday after they were held to a 0-0 draw at Anfield.
City, who have won four of the last five EFL Cups, were made to work hard for their third-round victory over Chelsea.
We will play Liverpool at home in the fourth round of the @Carabao_Cup 🏆#ManCity pic.twitter.com/J2ujsnmoqX
— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 10, 2022
City’s only defeat in all competitions this season was against Liverpool, however, with Mohamed Salah’s late strike giving them a 1-0 Premier League win last month.
Manchester United, who twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-2 at Old Trafford on Thursday, host second-tier Burnley in the fourth round and there is another all Premier League clash as Newcastle United entertain Bournemouth.
EFL Cup Fourth Round draw
- Wolves v Gillingham
- Southampton v Lincoln City
- Blackburn Rovers v Nottingham Forest
- Newcastle United v Bournemouth
- Manchester City v Liverpool
- Manchester United v Burnley
- MK Dons v Leicester City
- Charlton v Brighton
The ties will be played in the week commencing 19 December with the World Cup final scheduled for 18 December,