United and Arsenal avoid PL opponents in cup draw
Manchester United and Arsenal will both face Championship opponents in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup, but Chelsea must go to Stoke.
Thirteen Premier League sides made it through to the last 16 on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, but United landed a home tie against Middlesbrough, while Arsenal were handed a trip to Sheffield Wednesday.
The only other Championship survivors, Hull City, host Leicester City, while holders Chelsea face a tough trip to Stoke City.
Liverpool’s reward for their penalty shootout win over Carlisle is another home tie, this time against Bournemouth, while Premier League leaders Manchester City will host Crystal Palace.
Full Capital One Cup fourth-round draw:
Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Liverpool v Bournemouth
Manchester United v Middlesbrough
Everton v Norwich City
Southampton v Aston Villa
Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal
Hull City v Leicester City
Stoke City v Chelsea