Carling Cup third round draw

Mixed draw for big guns

By James Pearson   Last updated: 1st September 2007

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Mixed draw for big guns

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Manchester United and Arsenal have home draws in the third round of the Carling Cup, while Liverpool and Chelsea have away ties.

The Red Devils host high-flying Championship outfit Coventry while the tie of the round comes at Emirates Stadium as Newcastle tackle the Gunners in north London.

Liverpool face a tricky-looking trip to Reading whilePortsmouth make the long journey to Burnley.

Holders Chelsea have been drawn away to Hull City. Blackburn entertain Birmingham, Bolton tackle Fulham and Middlesbrough travel to Spurs in the remaining all-Premier League ties.

Giantkillers Morecambe will have their work cut out staying in the competition after being drawn away to Sheffield United.

Full Carling Cup third round draw:

Blackburn v Birmingham

Reading v Liverpool

Manchester United v Coventry

Tottenham v Middlesbrough

Hull City v Chelsea

Blackpool v Southend

West Ham v Plymouth

Arsenal v Newcastle

Luton v Charlton

Manchester City v Norwich

Sheffield United v Morecambe

Sheffield Wednesday v Everton

Fulham v Bolton

Burnley v Portsmouth

Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest or Leicester City

West Brom v Cardiff City

Ties to be played week commencing September 24th end.