Manchester United v Brighton, Coventry v Aston Villa and more, Carabao Cup clockwatch - live
This article outlines the upcoming fourth-round Carabao Cup fixtures, including a notable return to Anfield for Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso. It also details the draw results for various Premier League teams and the success of lower-ranked Fleetwood.
Why it matters
Informs football fans about upcoming cup fixtures and significant managerial storylines in English football.
Liverpool will host Chelsea in an all-Premier League tie in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup .
The Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will be set for an emotional return to Anfield after his side beat Leeds last week, with the Reds knocking out Tottenham on Tuesday.
Alonso, who won the Champions League with Liverpool as a player during a distinguished spell, was touted as a possible replacement for Arne Slot, but went to Stamford Bridge instead.
Fleetwood’s reward for making the fourth round of the League Cup for the first time is a home tie with Arsenal .
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