#fixture-scheduling

#fixture-scheduling

The Third Round of the Carabao Cup is scheduled to be played midway through next month, but which teams will be in the draw? It is at this stage of the competition that teams also competing in Europe enter the fray, which includes the likes of holders Newcastle United, Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Arsenal and Premier League champions Liverpool. Sixteen top flight sides, seven Championship clubs, 11 League One teams and a pair of League Two outfits remain in the competition.

"Definitely," the Spaniard replied when asked if he would have preferred to play Bournemouth on Wednesday or Thursday next week. "Tottenham play against Aston Villa on Friday [because of] the Europa League final, yes? Good decision. Honestly, I am not making irony or being sarcastic, the Premier League made a good decision, very good."

Barcelona are currently leading La Liga, showcasing an impressive recovery against Celta Vigo, and face a critical match against Mallorca amid a tightly packed schedule.