Champions Boro begin Carling Cup defence at home

Middlesbrough will begin their defence of the Carling Cup against Coventry.

Steve McClaren’s side, who beat Bolton to win the trophy last February, were handed a home tie for their entry into the competition in the third round.

Bolton landed one of five all-Premiership ties as they were drawn at home to Tottenham, 6-0 winners over Oldham tonight.

Manchester City v Arsenal, Newcastle v Norwich, Charlton v Crystal Palace and Birmingham v Fulham were the other all top-flight fixtures.

Chelsea face a home clash with London rivals West Ham whilst Liverpool, Manchester United and Aston Villa were given trips to Millwall, Crewe and Burnley respectively.

Southampton were given a home tie against Colchester and Everton, after scraping past Bristol City, will face Leicester or Preston.

Bournemouth, surprise winners over Blackburn, will take on Cardiff at Dean Court.

Carling Cup third round draw summary:

Portsmouth v Leeds

Chelsea v West Ham

Middlesbrough v Coventry

Doncaster v Nottm Forest

Newcastle v Norwich

Millwall v Liverpool

Burnley v Aston Villa

Southampton v Colchester

Sheff Utd v Watford

Everton v Leicester/Preston

Charlton v Crystal Palace

Bolton v Tottenham

Bournemouth v Cardiff

Man City v Arsenal

Birmingham v Fulham

Crewe v Man Utd

Matches to be played week beginning October 25.