HOLDERS Liverpool will open the defence of their trophy with an all-Premier League clash at home to West Ham, while Manchester City will welcome Watford to the Etihad Stadium.
The draw was held tonight, with Everton hosting Joe Ariboโs Southampton in the other all-Premier League fixture.
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will travel with his Leicester City colleagues to lower league side Wallsall, while Frank Onyeka and Brentford will welcome Leyton Orient.
Manchester United will host Barnsley, Arsenal are at home to Bolton Wanderers, and last seasonโs runners-up Chelsea will welcome Barrow.
The ties are scheduled for weeks commencing on September 16 and September 23.
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CARABAO CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW:
Liverpool v West Ham
Manchester City v Watford
Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers
Manchester United v Barnsley
Wycombe Wanderers v Aston Villa
Coventry City v Tottenham
Walsall v Leicester City
Brentford v Leyton Orient
Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday
Preston North End v Fulham
Everton v Southampton
Queens Park Rangers v Crystal Palace
Stoke City v Fleetwood Town
Brighton v Wolves
AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle United
Chelsea v Barrow