Andy Robertson set for Liverpool return as Tottenham head to Anfield in Carabao Cup

Andy Robertson will return to Anfield for the first time as Liverpool host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

The Scotland captain joined Spurs on a free transfer this summer after nine successful years at Liverpool, where he became one of the world’s best left backs and a fan favourite.

The 32-year-old is now set for an emotional return to Liverpool in September when Andoni Iraola’s side host Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look side in the pick of the third-round draw.

Robertson is now part of Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look Spurs side
Robertson is now part of Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look Spurs side (Getty)

There are four more definite all-Premier League ties with Coventry facing Aston Villa in a Midlands derby Premier League champions Arsenal going to Ipswich.

Manchester United face Brighton, who knocked the Red Devils out of last season’s FA Cup at Old Trafford, while Everton host Wolves, who knocked the Toffees out last year.

Chelsea could host Leeds United should they defeat Luton and Sunderland host Hull in another all-Premier League tie.

Holders Manchester City are home to Norwich and Bournemouth and Crystal Palace also host Championship opposition with respective ties against Lincoln and Middlesbrough.

West Ham will be at home to the winners of Fulham or Wimbledon, Brentford make the short trip to Reading, while the remaining ties see Sheffield United at Fleetwood, Leyton Orient at home to Bradford and Peterborough meeting Barnsley.

The two remaining ties, between Chelsea and Luton and Fulham and AFC Wimbledon, will take place on Thursday night. The third-round fixtures will be held across the weeks commencing 7 September and 14 September.

The five Premier League clubs playing in this season’s Champions League will be in action in the second week due to their European commitments. The eight teams involved in the Champions League and Europa League could not play each other in the third round.

Everton and Tottenham secure big wins to progress in Carabao Cup

Thierno Barry scored his first hat-trick for Everton in their 4-0 Carabao Cup second-round win at Preston. The striker capped his performance with an assist for new signing Brennan Johnson, who netted his first goal in 35 games.

Tottenham new boy Savio scored on his debut in a sparkling cameo display to help inspire a 5-1 thrashing of Charlton. The 71st-minute substitute got off the mark for his new club with 82 minutes on the clock with a fizzing low effort into the bottom corner.

It was a much-needed feel-good night for Roberto De Zerbi’s team, who lost 3-0 on the opening day of the season at Brentford, but bounced back with Mikey Moore, Dominic Solanke and Kevin Danso also on target to book a place in round three.

Harvey Barnes’ second-half brace helped Newcastle clinch a 3-2 win over West Brom. Isaac Price sent the Baggies in front with a brilliant free-kick, but Newcastle responded through debutant Bazoumana Toure and substitute Barnes either side of the break.

The tie took a twist when Price levelled from the penalty spot in the 77th minute, but Barnes struck four minutes later against his former club to seal the Magpies’ place in the third round.

Bradford compounded Burnley’s uncomfortable start to the season with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win after their tie had finished goalless at Valley Parade. Jon McCracken saved from Jacob Bruun Larsen after Zeki Amdouni had hit the post with the first spot-kick.

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