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Liverpool to host Chelsea in Carabao Cup fourth-round draw as Arsenal draw Fleetwood Town
17 Sept 2026
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw has produced two of the round’s standout ties, with Liverpool set to host Chelsea and Arsenal drawn to face Fleetwood Town.
Sky Sports Football reported that Liverpool will welcome Chelsea in the next stage of the competition, while Arsenal, described by the broadcaster as Premier League champions, were paired with the lowest-ranked side remaining in the draw. BBC Sport Football also reported that Fleetwood Town will host Arsenal in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. ESPN FC likewise reported that Fleetwood Town will face Arsenal and Liverpool will play Chelsea.
The draw means a Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Chelsea, while Fleetwood Town’s reward for reaching the fourth round is a home tie against Arsenal. The matches are part of the competition’s knockout route and were confirmed through the fourth-round draw coverage published by the three outlets.
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