Liverpool handed blockbusting Carabao Cup last-16 tie with Chelsea

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai scores. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Liverpool will host Chelsea in a blockbusting all-Premier League tie in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Chelsea boss Xavi Alonso will be set for an emotional return to Anfield after his side beat Leeds last week, with the Reds getting past Tottenham on Tuesday.

Alonso, who won the Champions League with Liverpool as a player during a distinguished spell, was touted as a possible replacement for Arne Slot, but went to Stamford Bridge instead.

Fleetwood’s reward for making the fourth round of the League Cup for the first time is a home tie with Arsenal.

The Cod Army are the lowest ranked team left in the competition after they beat Sheffield United 1-0 on Wednesday.

Brighton could be in for another journey to Manchester after their comeback win over United as they have been drawn against the winner of Manchester City and Norwich, who play on Thursday.

Everton host Newcastle in a tasty looking tie while there are also all-Premier League clashes between Sunderland and Brentford, Fulham and Crystal Palace and Bournemouth and Aston Villa.

There will be a League One team in the quarter-finals as Bradford will host Peterborough.

All ties will be played in the week commencing October 26.