EFL Cup Third Round Draw: Northampton draw Manchester United, Accrington visit West Ham

Northampton Town earned the most lucrative EFL Cup third round tie after drawing Premier League giants Manchester United.

The League One outfit, who defeated West Bromwich Albion 4-3 on penalties (AET 2-2) in midweek, will host Jose Mourinho’s Red Devils during the week commencing September 19, 2016.

Elsewhere; League Two side Accrington Stanley will travel to West Ham United’s London Stadium to take on Slaven Bilic’s Hammers in the next round after they defeated newly promoted Burnley 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Defending League Cup champions; Manchester City, will start their 2016/17 defence away to fellow top-flight rivals Swansea City, whilst last term’s beaten finalists Liverpool take on Derby County at the iPro Stadium after easily sweeping past fellow Championship contenders Burton Albion 5-0 on Tuesday night.

Defending Premier League champions Leicester City face a tough task against Antonio Conte’s Chelsea at the King Power Stadium, Southampton host Crystal Palace at St Mary’s Stadium and Hull City travel to Stoke City in the final all-top-flight third round ties.

Other ties include Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal heading towards the Midlands to take on Nottingham Forest, Leeds United host Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road in an all-Championship affair and League One Gillingham will look forward to their trip to White Hart Lane to try their luck against Tottenham.

Defending League Cup champions, Manchester City – Photo: Marc Atkins / Offside.

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