Old rivalry resumes at Elland Road

Manchester United will face old rivals Leeds in the third round of the Carling Cup.

Alex Ferguson’s Barclays Premier League champions were today drawn against Simon Grayson’s npower Championship side.

Ferguson will be looking to avenge the 1-0 FA Cup defeat to the same side two years ago at Old Trafford when Leeds were in League One.

Brighton, following their fine start to life in the Championship, were drawn at home to Liverpool at the Amex Stadium.

Holders Birmingham, entering the competition at this stage because of their involvement in the Europa League, begin the defence of the trophy they won against Arsenal with a trip to face big-spending FA Cup winners Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

CARLING CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW IN FULL:

Cardiff v Leicester

Wolverhampton v Millwall

Chelsea v Fulham

Aldershot/Carlisle v Rochdale

Arsenal v Shrewsbury

Burnley v MK Dons

Leeds v Manchester United

Brighton v Liverpool

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle

Manchester City v Birmingham

Blackburn v Leyton Orient/Bristol Rovers

Swindon/Southampton v Charlton/Preston

Everton v West Brom

Crystal Palace/Wigan v Middlesbrough

Aston Villa v Bolton

Stoke v Tottenham

Ties to be played week commencing September 19.