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Liverpool are into the Carabao Cup fourth round and Everton could join them as the teams' ball numbers have been confirmed
A general view of the trophy ahead of the Carabao Cup Final match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium
The fourth-round draw of the Carabao Cup will soon take place(Image: Getty)
All you need to know ahead of the Carabao Cup fourth round draw
Timing of draw: The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw will commence on September 16 after Manchester United versus Brighton finishes. The match starts at 8pm, with the actual ball selections slated for approximately 10:15pm, though this depends on whether the game goes to penalties.
Draw venue: Old Trafford hosts the live presentation directly following the cup clash. Sky Sports anchor Pien Meulensteen leads the broadcast, accompanied by former Premier League stars Jamie Redknapp and Ashley Young.
TV channel and stream: Supporters across the UK can watch the event live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Live streaming is available through the Sky Go app alongside real-time updates on official Carabao Cup social channels and a usual live stream on Sky Sports' YouTube channel.
Liverpool's ball number: Liverpool have been designated as ball number 8 for the upcoming draw. The Reds booked their spot in the draw after defeating Tottenham 3-1 in their third-round fixture.
Everton's ball number: Everton are ball number 13, which is shared alongside their third-round opponents, Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Toffees square off against Wolves at home at 7:45pm on Wednesday evening.
Next round of fixtures: Fourth-round ties generated by the draw will take place during the week commencing Monday, October 26. Confirmed match dates and broadcast choices will be announced by the EFL shortly after pairings are made.
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Carabao Cup fourth-round ball numbers:
1 - AFC Bournemouth
2 - Arsenal
3 - Bradford City
4 - Brentford
5 - Chelsea
6 - Crystal Palace
7 - Fulham
8 - Liverpool
9 - Newcastle United
10 - Peterborough United
11 - Sunderland
12 - Coventry City or Aston Villa
13 - Everton or Wolverhampton Wanderers
14 - Fleetwood Town or Sheffield United
15 - Manchester United or Brighton & Hove Albion
16 - Manchester City or Norwich City
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