LONDON, SEPT 24 — Second-tier Sheffield Wednesday’s reward for eliminating Premier League strugglers Newcastle United in the League Cup yesterday was a home tie with Arsenal in the fourth-round draw.
Wednesday won 1-0 at St James’ Park courtesy of a late Lewis McGugan strike and were then paired with Arsenal, who won 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur courtesy of an unlikely double by Mathieu Flamini.
After skirting humiliation by edging fourth-tier Carlisle United 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Anfield, Liverpool were drawn to face Bournemouth.
Premier League leaders Manchester City will play Crystal Palace, while League Cup holders Chelsea also face an all-top-flight tie away at Stoke City.
Manchester United, meanwhile, will entertain Championship side Middlesbrough after overcoming Ipswich Town 3-0.
English League Cup fourth-round draw made yesterday (ties to be played the week commencing October 26):
Man City v Crystal Palace
Liverpool v Bournemouth
Man Utd v Middlesbrough
Everton v Norwich
Southampton v Aston Villa
Sheff Wed v Arsenal
Hull v Leicester
Stoke v Chelsea. — AFP
