Fleetwood to host Arsenal in EFL Cup fourth round
League Two side Fleetwood Town will face Premier League giants Arsenal in the Carabao Cup fourth round during the week commencing 26 October.
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The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup has set up a historic fixture as League Two outfit Fleetwood Town prepare to host Premier League heavyweights Arsenal. The Lancashire club earned their spot in the last 16 following an impressive run in the tournament.
Fleetwood reached this stage of the competition for the first time in their history after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Their reward is a glamorous home tie against Mikel Arteta's squad, who advanced by defeating Ipswich Town 4-2 earlier in the week.
Elsewhere in the draw, holders Manchester City will welcome Brighton to the Etihad Stadium provided they overcome Norwich City in their remaining fixture. In another standout tie, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will make a trip to face his former club Liverpool following an all-Premier League pairing.
Cup competitions like the Carabao Cup traditionally provide smaller clubs with a golden opportunity to test themselves against elite opposition, often delivering memorable upsets and capturing the imagination of football fans worldwide.
Lower-league representation remains strong with League One sides Bradford and Peterborough also progressing to this round. The remaining fixtures consist entirely of top-flight clashes, featuring Fulham against Crystal Palace, Bournemouth hosting Aston Villa, Brentford traveling to Sunderland, and Everton welcoming Newcastle United.
All matches for the fourth round are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 26 October.
Source: BBC Sport
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