By Daily Sports on August 25, 2016
Premier League champions Leicester City will take on Chelsea in the third round of the League Cup.
Antonio Conte’s men had to fight in order to book the clash, recording a narrow 3-2 victory over League One side Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge.
Leicester, meanwhile, earned a bye to the third round due to their involvement in the Champions League but will now face a tough test in their predecessors as English title winners.
Elsewhere, League Cup holders Manchester City face an all-Premier League clash away to Swansea City, while Arsenal visit Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United face a trip to League One outfit Northampton Town, while Derby County will host Liverpool.
THE THIRD-ROUND DRAW IN FULL
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Northampton vs Manchester United
Brighton vs Reading
Newcastle vs Wolves
Stoke vs Hull
Bournemouth vs Preston
Tottenham vs Gillingham
Everton vs Norwich
Derby County vs Liverpool
West Ham United vs Accrington Stanley
Southampton vs Crystal Palace
Swansea vs Manchester City
Fulham vs Bristol City
Leeds United vs Blackburn
QPR vs Sunderland
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
•Sourced from Goal. Photo shows Leicester Manager Claudio Ranieri.
Source Daily Sports
Posted August 25, 2016
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