Who will win the Carabao Cup this season? (Photo: Getty) Chelsea and Tottenham have both been drawn at home in the second round of the Carabao Cup, with their campaigns getting underway this month. The Carabao Cup kicked-off proper last weekend, with clubs up and down the EFL battling it out, all dreaming of reaching the final at Wembley in March. The second round of the competition is when things heat up as the 11 Premier League teams who did not qualify for Europe enter the draw. That means that, rather unusually, two of England’s biggest clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham are in the hat and will have to play an extra round compared to their typical rivals. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. By virtue of qualifying for the Champions League, holders Manchester City and last season’s finalists Arsenal will enter the cup in round three, as will Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool. The same applies for Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Sunderland and Brighton, who are competing in the Europa League and Conference League this season. Carabao Cup round two draw Man City beat Arsenal in last season’s Carabao Cup final (Photo: Getty) Northern section draw Stoke City v Hull CityNewcastle v West Bromwich AlbionBlackburn v Sheffield UnitedNottingham Forest v LeedsDoncaster Rovers v MiddlesbroughBarnsley v CrewePreston v EvertonBlackpool v LincolnSheffield Wednesday v WolvesBradford v BurnleyFleetwood v Shrewsbury Xabi Alonso will get an early taste of Carabao as Chelsea boss (Picture: Getty Images) Southern section draw Walsall v Leyton OrientIpswich v LeicesterCardiff v NorwichStevenage v ReadingCambridge v MillwallBirmingham v BrentfordSouthampton v West HamWatford v PeterboroughFulham v AFC WimbledonPlymouth/Exeter v CoventryChelsea v LutonTottenham Hotspur v Charlton When is the Carabao Cup second round? All second round matches are due to be played during the week commencing Monday, August 24. The nine Premier League clubs in European competition join in round three, with those fixtures beginning in the week commencing September 7. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Training always goes up a level when a new manager arrives, as players look to impress, but the intensity of the Matthias Jaissle's double sessions are said to have been "off the charts". Such effort is a non-negotiable for Jaissle who, like Eddie Howe, wants his players to train the way they play and take that vigour into games. During his spell at RB Salzburg, where he won back-to-back titles and reached the last 16 of the Champions League, Jaissle's aggressive side ranked first per game in the Austrian league for high turnovers (9.8) and possession won in the final third (5.6) per match.
Bournemouth earned a 2-2 friendly draw with Real Betis over the weekend and there were some key takeaways. A quick trip to Spain for a physical game against Champions League opposition was just what the Cherries needed. Real Betis provided a great test for Marco Rose's side in pretty intense heat.
Looking to finish the job and extend on their Champions League qualifying adventure on Tuesday night, Fenerbahce will travel to Austria for their second-leg showdown. With the rest of Europe’s elite set to follow suit and mark their respective returns over the next fortnight, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available. Verdict: Under 3.5 […] The post Prediction: Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahce appeared first on SoccerNews.
Seeking an essential second-leg turnaround on Tuesday night, Lyon will welcome Sparta Prague to France as they look to keep their Champions League qualification dreams alive. With Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to make their respective returns over the next fortnight, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available. Verdict: Goal to be scored in […] The post Prediction: Lyon vs Sparta Prague appeared first on SoccerNews.
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