The third spherical of the EFL Cup continues with an all-Premier League conflict between Liverpool and West Ham United main the best way. It’s going to even be an opportunity to get a primary have a look at Manchester Metropolis with out Rodri as Metropolis hosts Watford. There was a postponement of Newcastle United dealing with AFC Wimbledon resulting from a waterlogged pitch at Wimbledon’s stadium however the Magpies have donated £15,000 to help with the repairs. The donation helps offset the truth that the match will now happen at Newcastle United’s stadium transferring Wimbledon’s League Two fixture in opposition to Crewe Alexandra to accommodate the rescheduling.
The third spherical has already seen a Premier League group get knocked out of the competitors with Preston North Finish profitable an epic penalty shootout 16-15 over Fulham and different top-flight sides will look to keep away from that destiny. The EFL Cup could also be in competitors with the Champions League and league play the place a group’s priorities are examined however that does not imply that Premier League sides will not need to win it.
Following the conclusion of Liverpool vs. West Ham United, the draw for the fourth spherical will happen for matches scheduled to occur in the course of the week of Oct. 28.
Let’s check out a number of storylines and the schedule for the remaining third-round fixtures:
Manchester Metropolis hosts Tom Cleverly’s Watford
On Tuesday, the Etihad will go from internet hosting a large Premier League encounter to welcoming Championship facet Watford. Coached by Tom Cleverly, Watford are inside hanging distance of the playoff locations within the league after a powerful run of type. They will come up in opposition to a tricky Metropolis facet however in cup ties, groups have their likelihood for achievement in opposition to Pep Guardiola. Already dropping Rodri to a knee damage, Metropolis might rotate greater than common in an effort to bubble-wrap their gamers. With proficient members of the academy awaiting their possibilities, the EFL Cup is all the time a great time for them to get minutes but when Watford play their starters and nab an early aim, something might occur. Metropolis crashed out at this stage in opposition to Newcastle United final marketing campaign so there’s a likelihood.
New managers sq. off as West Ham United and Liverpool meet
Julen Lopetegui took over West Ham United heading into this season whereas Arne Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool however the fortunes of those groups could not have been extra totally different. The Hammers are in 14th with just one win within the younger league season regardless of a heavy summer time of spending whereas Liverpool are second just one level off of the highest of the league. Slot could have inherited a greater group however the hole between the 2 wasn’t imagined to be so drastic. Liverpool have solely misplaced considered one of their final 56 house matches in opposition to West Ham United so that they’ll count on to maintain that good type going. A victory could be a good time for Lopetegui to start out righting the ship for the Hammers however to take action, he’ll should do one thing that hasn’t been finished since 1964 and topple Liverpool away from house.
Upcoming EFL Cup broadcast schedule
All occasions Japanese
Tuesday, Sep. 24
Walsall vs. Leicester Metropolis, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
Manchester Metropolis vs. Warford, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
Chelsea vs. Barrow, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
Wycombe vs. Aston Villa, 3 p.m. (CBS Sports activities Community, Paramount+)
Wednesday, Sep. 25
Arsenal vs. Bolton, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
Liverpool vs. West Ham United 3 p.m. (Paramount+)
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Newcastle United vs. AFC Wimbledon, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
