adminLONDON. — English Premiership soccer giants Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have all avoided surprise package MK Dons in the draw of the third round of the Capital One Cup.
MK Dons, who clobbered Manchester United 4-0 on Tuesday night, have been drawn against League Two outfit Bradford.
Holders City, who thumped Sunderland 3-1 in the League Cup final last year, will host Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. In a clash that promises fireworks, Arsenal will be at home to Southampton.
Eight-time champions Liverpool host Middlesbrough at Anfield, while Bolton will travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. Ties are set to be played during the week starting on September 22 2014.
ROUND 3 DRAW
Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers
Arsenal v Southampton
West Bromwich Albion v Hull City
Crystal Palace v Newcastle United
Leyton Orient v Sheffield United
Cardiff City v AFC Bournemouth
Sunderland v Stoke City
Derby County v Reading
Liverpool v Middlesbrough
Milton Keynes Dons v Bradford City
Manchester City v Sheffield Wednesday
Burton Albion v Brighton and Hove Albion
Swansea City v Everton
Shrewsbury Town v Norwich City
Fulham v Doncaster Rovers
Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest. — AFP
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