(Football news) The competition was essentially opened up on Wednesday night as Newcastle stunned the odds by defeating Premier League leaders Manchester City 1-0. The side they lost to in the final of the previous season, Man United, will meet them in a matchup at Old Trafford as compensation for their victory at St James’ Park.
At the London Stadium, West Ham United will welcome Arsenal in another exciting match, while Liverpool will go to the South Coast to take on Bournemouth. Chelsea will host Blackburn Rovers as compensation for narrowly defeating Brighton & Hove Albion, and Fulham will play Championship opponent Ipswich Town.
As Newcastle shocked the odds by defeating Premier League leaders Manchester City 1-0 on Wednesday night, the competition was effectively freed up. They will face Man United in a match at Old Trafford as recompense for their victory at St James’ Park over the team they lost to in the final the previous season.
While Liverpool travels to the South Coast to face Bournemouth, West Ham United will host Arsenal at the London Stadium in another thrilling game. Fulham will take on Championship foe Ipswich Town, and Chelsea will visit Blackburn Rovers as payback for narrowly upsetting Brighton & Hove Albion.
EFL Cup fourth round draw in full
Mansfield Town vs. Port Vale
Ipswich Town vs. Fulham
Manchester United vs. Newcastle United
Bournemouth vs. Liverpool
Chelsea vs. Blackburn Rovers
West Ham United vs. Arsenal
Everton vs. Burnley
Exeter City vs. Middlesbrough
Also read: Chelsea defeat Brighton 1-0 to advance ahead
