The Carabao Cup fourth round draw was held minutes after Manchester United surrendered a 2-goal lead against Brighton.
Brighton came from behind to book a place in the fourth round where they will now face
Manchester City provided they beat Norwich on Thursday night.
Premier League leaders Arsenal will take on Fleetwood Town.
Manchester United players dejected as they exit the 2026/27 Carabao Cup. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
The Gunners made light work of Ipswich on Tuesday night and will seek to win the Carabao Cup for the first time since 1993. Mikel Arteta has fallen short in the semi-final and the final in successive years but will aim to take the final step this season.
Meanwhile, Fleetwood Town are the only side from the fourth tier still in the Carabao Cup this season.
Liverpool will face Chelsea in one of the ties of the round having downed Tottenham on Tuesday night. 2025 winners Newcastle have landed a tie against Everton.
Carabao Cup fourth round draw
Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal
Man City or Norwich City vs Brighton
Everton vs Newcastle
Sunderland vs Brentford
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Bradford City vs Peterborough
Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
