Thursday, 25 August 2016

League Cup draws in full: LEICESTER TO FACE CHELSEA IN LEAGUE CUP THIRD ROUND


The Blues made hard work of Bristol Rovers in the previous round, and they will now face a tough challenge in the shape of Claudio Ranieri's Foxes in the last 32
Premier League champions Leicester City will take on Chelsea in the third round of the League Cup.

Antonio Conte's men had to fight in order to book the clash, recording a narrow 3-2 victory over League One side Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge.

Leicester, meanwhile, earned a bye to the third round due to their involvement in the Champions League but will now face a tough test in their predecessors as English title winners.



Elsewhere, League Cup holders Manchester City face an all-Premier League clash away to Swansea City, while Arsenal visit Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United face a trip to League One outfit Northampton Town, while Derby County will host Liverpool.

The third-round draw in full:

Leicester City vs Chelsea

Northampton vs Manchester United

Brighton vs Reading

Newcastle vs Wolves

Stoke vs Hull

Bournemouth vs Preston

Tottenham vs Gillingham

Everton vs Norwich

Derby County vs Liverpool

West Ham United vs Accrington Stanley

Southampton vs Crystal Palace

Swansea vs Manchester City

Fulham vs Bristol City

Leeds United vs Blackburn

QPR vs Sunderland

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal

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