Not long now until EFL Cup third round kicks-off which will see top-flight clubs Manchester United, Arsenal, Burnley, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City enter the tournament.
The EFL Cup third round will put extra strain on Arsenal and Chelsea who have played Europa League and Premier League games in a much shorter time period than the rest. However, its fair to say Maurizio Sarri's side have got it harder as they face Liverpool in their most difficult test yet whilst Gunners face Brentford.
Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the League Cup 2018-19 third round including TV coverage and fixtures plus VAR matches and key dates.
When does the third round start?
The first lot of matches for EFL Cup third round will take place on Tuesday 25 September, second lot taking place on Wednesday 26 September and final game on Tuesday 2 October.
Full list of Carabao Cup fixtures for third round can be found below.
What time is kick-off for third round?
All Carabao Cup third round matches will kick-off at 7:45pm or 8pm (BST) in the UK.
Specific kick-offs for Carabao Cup third round matches can be found below.
How can I watch Carabao Cup third round matches?
Sky Sport will only be showing two live matches for the EFL Cup third round.
TV coverage for third round:
25 September:
Man United vs Derby - 8pm (BST) KO - Sky Sports Football/ Sky Sports Main Event
26 September:
Liverpool vs Chelsea - 7:45pm (BST) KO -Sky Sports Football/ Sky Sports Main Event
Carabao Cup third round fixtures (Times in BST)
25 September:
Burton Albion vs Burnley - KO 7:45pm at Pirelli Stadium
Blackpool vs Queens Park Rangers - KO 7:45pm at Bloomfield Road
Wycombe Wanderers vs Norwich City - KO 7:45pm at Adams Park
Oxford United vs Manchester City - KO 7:45pm at Kassam Stadium
Millwall vs Fulham - KO 7:45pm at The Den
Bournemouth vs Blackburn Rovers - KO 7:45pm at Dean Court
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough - KO 7:45pm at Deepdale
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leicester City - KO 7:45pm at Molineux Stadium
Manchester United vs Derby County - KO 8pm at Old Trafford
West Brom vs Crystal Palace - KO 8pm at The Hawthorns
26 September:
Arsenal vs Brentford - KO 7:45pm at Emirates Stadium
West Ham United vs Macclesfield Town - KO 7:45pm at London Stadium
Liverpool vs Chelsea - KO 7:45pm at Anfield
Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City - KO 7:45pm at City Ground
Tottenham Hotspur vs Watford - KO 8pm at MK Dons Stadium
2 October:
Everton vs Southampton - KO 7:45pm at Goodison Park
Which matches will be trialling VAR?
Six Carabao Cup third round matches will be officiated with the use of video assistant referee.
This is two more matches than the previous round which saw VAR used for fixtures at Premier League grounds Leicester, Fulham, Bournemouth and Everton.
VAR matches for third round?
Manchester United vs Derby
Wolves vs Leicester City
Arsenal vs Brentford
West Ham vs Macclesfield
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Everton vs Southampton
Carabao Cup key dates:
Round four: Week commencing Monday 29 October
Quarter-finals: Week commencing Monday 17 December
Semi-finals: Week commencing Monday 7 January and Monday 21 January
Final: Sunday 24 February
unuz_pitu_
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Chelsea will see second defeat in a week
2nd defeat in a week???when was chelsea defeated???
Yeneirz
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Chelsea will see second defeat in a week
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