Arsenal are through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, with Mikel Arteta’s side set to discover their next opponents on Wednesday night.
Arsenal booked their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Tuesday night.
The Gunners now wait to discover who they will face next, with the fourth-round draw taking place on Wednesday night, following Manchester United’s meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mikel Arteta’s side entered the competition at the third-round stage due to their involvement in Europe and are now one of 16 teams remaining in the competition as they look to return to Wembley after last season’s disappointment.
Here is everything supporters need to know about the fourth-round draw.
Who Could Arsenal Face in the Carabao Cup Fourth Round?
Arsenal’s potential opponents include a mixture of Premier League and EFL sides following the conclusion of the majority of the third-round ties.
Teams through to the fourth round:
- AFC Bournemouth
- Arsenal
- Bradford City
- Brentford
- Chelsea
- Crystal Palace
- Fulham
- Liverpool
- Newcastle United
- Peterborough
- Sunderland
- Coventry City or Aston Villa
- Everton or Wolves
- Fleetwood Town or Sheffield United
- Manchester United or Brighton
- Manchester City or Norwich
Manchester City’s tie against Norwich City is not being played until Thursday night, meaning the final place in the fourth round will not be confirmed until Thursday evening.
With no seeding in place, another all-Premier League fixture is possible with 12 other Premier League teams that could feature in the draw, although there will also be lower-league opposition available to Arteta’s side.
When Is the Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw?
The Carabao Cup fourth round draw takes place on Wednesday, September 16.
It will be held following Manchester United’s third-round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion, which kicks off at 8pm BST.
The draw is expected at approximately 10.15pm BST, although the exact start time will depend on when the game at Old Trafford finishes.
Jamie Redknapp and Ashley Young are scheduled to conduct the draw.
How to Watch the Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw
Supporters in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the draw live on Sky Sports following Manchester United against Brighton.
Coverage will also be available through the Sky Sports app and NOW for subscribers.
The draw will establish whether Arsenal are at home or away in the fourth round as well as confirming their opponents.
What Is Arsenal’s Ball Number in the Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw?
Arsenal are ball number 2 in the Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw.
The draw is not seeded, meaning Arsenal can be paired with any of the other 15 teams that still remain in the competition
After a unique style of draw for the third round, there are also now no restrictions at this stage of the draw, so the Gunners could be handed either a home or away tie against any of the clubs to have progressed.
When Will the Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Games Be Played?
Fourth-round ties are scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday, October 26.
Exact dates and kick-off times will be confirmed once the draw has been completed and television selections have been made by the media.
Arsenal find themselves just four victories away from a return to Wembley, where the trophy eluded them yet again last season. The Gunners have won just two EFL trophies in the club’s history. The last one coming in 1993 thanks to a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Wednesday night will reveal the next team standing in their way.
