Arsenal have advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup following a 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town. Max Dowman scored twice in the fixture, securing the team’s seven straight wins across all competitions at the start of the campaign as they pursue silverware after being beaten Carabao Cup finalists last season.
Carabao Cup Fourth Round Opponents and Fixtures
The fourth-round draw took place on Wednesday night following the third-round match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion, as reported by Metro. The draw was hosted on Sky Sports by Pien Meulensteen, Jamie Redknapp, and Ashley Young.
Unlike European competitions or earlier rounds of the League Cup, the fourth-round draw features no seeding and is not regionalized into northern and southern sections. This open format allowed for any pairing. Fleetwood Town advanced to this stage by defeating Sheffield United via an own goal, setting up their first-ever meeting with the Gunners at their 5,327-capacity ground.
Full Fourth Round Draw Lineup
- Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal
- Manchester City or Norwich vs Brighton
- Everton vs Newcastle
- Sunderland vs Brentford
- Liverpool vs Chelsea
- Bradford vs Peterborough
- Fulham vs Crystal Palace
- Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Among the standout ties, Chelsea will travel to Anfield to face Liverpool, managed by Xabi Alonso according to Metro. Meanwhile, Brighton secured their spot in the next phase by eliminating Manchester United, and will face either Manchester City or Norwich City depending on the outcome of their delayed third-round fixture.
Fixture Scheduling and Impact on Arsenal
The midweek turnaround shouldn’t be too difficult by Arsenal’s usual standards.
Did You Know?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Arsenal beat to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round?
Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town 4-2, with Max Dowman scoring twice.
When will the Carabao Cup fourth-round matches be played?
Are there regional restrictions or seeding in the fourth round?
No. The fourth round is entirely open with no seeding or regional splitting into northern and southern sections.
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