Holders Liverpool to host West Ham in EFL Cup third round

Carabao Cup holders Liverpool will begin the defence of their crown at home to West Ham in the third round of the competition.

Chelsea, beaten finalists in 2024, will meet League Two Barrow at Stamford Bridge, while AFC Wimbledon - who defeated Premier League Ipswich on penalties in the second round - will host Newcastle.

Arsenal face League One Bolton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium, with Manchester United welcoming Barnsley to Old Trafford.

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City will take on Championship Watford at Etihad Stadium.

More to follow.