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EFL Cup third round draw: Manchester United face Northampton while Premier League champions Leicester host Chelsea

League Cup holders Manchester City have been drawn against Swansea in the third round of the newly named EFL Cup.

The next round sees the arrival in the competition of the Premier League clubs that are involved in Europe this season - with Premier League champions Leicester's meeting with Chelsea arguably the most eagerly anticipated glamour tie.

Other exciting clashes to look forward to are giant killers Northampton's home draw with Jose Mourinho's Manchester United while Accrington Stanley's reward for beating Burnley is a trip to West Ham.

Manchester City players celebrate after winning the League Cup last season
Manchester City players celebrate after winning the League Cup last season

EFL CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal

Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers

QPR vs Sunderland

West Ham vs Accrington Stanley

Southampton vs Crystal Palace

Swansea vs Manchester City

Fulham vs Bristol City

Bournemouth vs Preston North End

Tottenham vs Gillingham

Everton vs Norwich

Derby vs Liverpool

Northampton vs Manchester United

Brighton vs Reading

Newcastle vs Wolves

Stoke vs Hull

Leicester vs Chelsea

Chelsea's reward for beating Bristol City is a third round clash with champions Leicesteru00a0
Chelsea's reward for beating Bristol City is a third round clash with champions Leicester