CHELSEA will travel to Manchester City in the pick of the Carabao Cup third round ties.
Thomas Tuchel’s side will lock horns with the Prem champions in November as both attempt to navigate a hectic pre-World Cup schedule.
Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola will lock horns once again
The Blues were beaten finalists against Liverpool last year, while Manchester City won the previous four editions of the competition.
Chelsea’s tricky tie will also see Raheem Sterling return to his old stomping ground.
The England star won the Carabao Cup FIVE times during his time at City – and will hope to bring that kind of success to Stamford Bridge after his £47.5million summer switch.
Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp’s holders will host League One Derby County, with Manchester United at home to Aston Villa in an all-Prem clash.
The Red Devils’ date with Steven Gerrard and Co is one of seven all-Prem ties.
These include Tottenham’s trip to Nottingham Forest and Arsenal’s Emirates clash with Brighton.
Newcastle will take on Crystal Palace at St James’ Park – with Bournemouth hosting Everton and Wolves playing Leeds.
Other Prem sides will have to navigate EFL teams looking for a big upset.
League Two Newport County will go to Leicester, after the Foxes struggled past fourth-tier Stockport this week.
While Championship Blackburn will try their luck at the London Stadium against West Ham.
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