Why Manchester United and Liverpool Won’t Face Each Other in the Carabao Cup
The Carabao Cup is just around the corner, and the third-round draw is set to take place on Wednesday night. However, there’s a major twist – teams in the Champions League will not be able to face teams in the Europa League due to a change in rules. This means that Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa will not be able to play against Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and other Europa League sides.
The Reason Behind the Change
The third round of the Carabao Cup will be held across two midweeks due to the extended European group stages affecting the calendar. As reported by Manchester Evening News, the draw will be held on Wednesday night, with the rest of the Premier League entering the competition.
The Impact on Manchester United and Liverpool
United and Liverpool are both in the Champions League and will have their first matches on September 17/18. This means that they will play their Carabao Cup matches in the following week, while their Champions League opponents will be in Europa League action. It’s a clever scheduling move that aims to avoid any potential fixture congestion.
United’s Recent Carabao Cup Success
United won the Carabao Cup in Erik ten Hag’s first campaign in charge, defeating Newcastle United 2-0 in the final. It was a dominant display from the Red Devils, and they’ll be looking to replicate that success in the upcoming tournament.
Liverpool’s Dramatic Carabao Cup Victory
Liverpool won the Carabao Cup in dramatic circumstances last season, with Virgil van Dijk heading in a Kostas Tsimikas corner in the 118th minute to seal a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Wembley. It was a thrilling match that saw the Reds lift their second major trophy in three years under Jurgen Klopp.
Conclusion
The Carabao Cup draw is set to be an exciting one, with the third round taking place on Wednesday night. With Manchester United and Liverpool unable to face each other, fans of both teams will have to wait and see who they’ll be drawing in the next round. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and analysis on the Carabao Cup and all the latest football news.
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