LONDON :League Cup holders Newcastle United will begin the defence of their title with a home tie against third-tier Bradford City while Liverpool, last season's runners-up, host Southampton.

Newcastle, whose win over Liverpool ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought, were given a bye into the third round along with the other Premier League clubs involved in either the Champions League or Europa League.

Manchester City will travel to League One Huddersfield Town while Chelsea go to Lincoln City and Arsenal are at Port Vale.

Fourth-tier Grimsby Town, who caused the shock of the second round by knocking out six-time winners Manchester United on Wednesday, will go to second-tier Sheffield Wednesday.

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