Newcastle drawn against Tottenham in Carabao Cup fourth round as Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea learn opponents

Newcastle United, the Carabao Cup holders, have been handed a stern assignment in the competition's fourth round, drawing Tottenham Hotspur at home after a 4-1 victory over Bradford City on Wednesday night. Tottenham, who eliminated Doncaster Rovers 3-0 in the third round, will travel to St James' Park for the tie.

Arsenal will host Brighton & Hove Albion, while Liverpool will meet Crystal Palace at Anfield. Wolves were drawn against Chelsea, and Grimsby Town, the so-called giant-killers of Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday in this competition, were handed a home tie with Brentford. Wrexham take on Cardiff City in an all-Welsh clash, Wycombe Wanderers host Fulham, and Swansea City welcome Manchester City. The eight ties will be staged in the week beginning October 27.

Liverpool's meeting with Palace continues a recent run of meetings between the sides, the third in a matter of months following the Community Shield in August and this season's league clash at Selhurst Park. Premier League clubs feature in four all-PL ties in the fourth round: Arsenal vs Brighton; Liverpool vs Crystal Palace; Wolves vs Chelsea; and Swansea City vs Manchester City. Wycombe Wanderers vs Fulham, Grimsby Town vs Brentford, Wrexham vs Cardiff City, and Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur complete the slate.

The fourth round fixtures are scheduled to take place across the week commencing October 27, continuing a cup run that has produced surprises and memorable matchups. Grimsby Town, who have already knocked out Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday in this competition, host Brentford, while Wrexham's Welsh derby against Cardiff City promises a high-stakes twist at the Racecourse Ground. Swansea City’s home tie against Manchester City pits a Championship-era story against one of English football's traditional heavyweights.