Holders face Anfield test

Holders Middlesbrough face a tough trip to Liverpool in the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

Steve McClaren’s side easily beat Coventry 3-0 tonight but a trip to Anfield provides a sterner test.

The other eye-catching tie of the last 16 is Chelsea’s clash with Newcastle at St James’ Park.

Graeme Souness’ side are unbeaten since he took over at the club and winning the Magpies’ first trophy in 35 years would also guarantee European football at St James’ Park again next season.

Chelsea beat West Ham 1-0 tonight in a tie marred by crowd trouble, while Newcastle won 2-1 against Norwich.

Southampton face Watford at Vicarage Road in a repeat of the FA Cup semi-final of 2003.

Saints won that clash at Villa Park but Ray Lewington’s side will be confident as the Barclays Premiership side have not won in the league since manager Steve Wigley took over.

Burnley, who won against the odds yesterday against Villa, have the chance inflict another upset when they face Tottenham.

The Clarets beat the north-Londoners two seasons ago and were inspired by skipper Robbie Blake last night at Turf Moor.

Spurs won against Bolton in extra time at the Reebok stadium tonight.

Manchester United face Crystal Palace and Everton travel to Highbury in two more all-Premiership ties.

Cardiff face Pompey at Ninian Park and Nottingham Forest host Fulham at the City Ground.

The ties will be played on November 9-10.

Carling Cup 4th round draw:

Burnley v Tottenham,

Notts Forest v Fulham,

Newcastle v Chelsea,

Liverpool v Middlesborough,

Watford v Southampton,

Man Utd v Crystal Palace,

Arsenal v Everton,

Cardiff v Portsmouth.