Thursday 26 September 2013

League Cup: United face Norwich, Arsenal host Chelsea

League Cup: United face Norwich, Arsenal host Chelsea

Manchester United's reward for beating bitter rivals Liverpool in the League Cup is a clash against Norwich, while Arsenal will host Chelsea in the tie of the fourth round.

Javier Hernandez's second half strike at Old Trafford clinched a 1-0 third round win over Liverpool on Wednesday and just minutes after full-time David Moyes' men learnt they will host the Canaries in the last 16 in the week commencing October 28.

"You always want a home draw if you can get it," manager David Moyes told Sky Sports.

"Norwich are a good side, they have got a good manager (Chris Hughton) and we will give them every respect."

Arsenal's young team held their nerve to beat West Bromwich Albion on penalties at the Hawthorns on Wednesday and that set up a mouth-watering London derby against Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, who won 2-0 at Swindon on Tuesday.

Manchester City have been handed a trip to Newcastle, who beat Leeds 2-0 on Wednesday.

Birmingham ousted holders Swansea 3-1 and have been handed another home match in the last 16, this time against Stoke, who won 2-0 at Tranmere on Wednesday.

Tottenham take on Hull at White Hart Lane, while managerless Sunderland, who sacked Paolo Di Canio this week, play host to Mauricio Pochettino's Southampton.

West Ham face Championship opposition in Burnley at Turf Moor, while Martin Jol's Fulham are also on the road at second tier Leicester.

Draw for the fourth round of the English League Cup made on Wednesday:

Sunderland v Southampton

Leicester v Fulham

Birmingham v Stoke

Manchester United v Norwich

Burnley v West Ham

Arsenal v Chelsea

Tottenham v Hull

Newcastle v Manchester City

All ties to be played week commencing October 28

- AFP

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