The location and timing was bizarre and again it prompted ridicule from fans, but when the Carabao Cup draw did eventually get underway – in China, at around 4:37am UK time on Thursday – holders Manchester United were paired with Burton Albion. The previous two draws had been beset by problems and this latest event staged by the energy drink sponsors fared only marginally better. The unbeaten Premier League side will play Manchester City, the four times League Cup winners. City were one of seven teams to enter the draw at this stage, along with the other clubs involved in European competition this year. Carabao Cup third-round draw:West Brom v Manchester CityEverton v SunderlandLeicester v LiverpoolManchester United v BurtonBrentford v NorwichWolves v Bristol RoversBurnley v LeedsArsenal v DoncasterBristol City v StokeReading v SwanseaAston Villa v MiddlesbroughChelsea v Nottingham ForestWest Ham v BoltonCrystal Palace v HuddersfieldTottenham v Barnsley or DerbyBournemouth v BrightonTies to be played week commencing September 18

Source: The Guardian August 24, 2017 04:44 UTC