Qualified, in pain, for the knockout stages of the League Cup after its difficult victory against Aston Villa, Manchester United thus joined Liverpool, Manchester City or Wolverhampton for the rest of this competition. In the wake of the success gleaned by the Red Devils, the draw for the round of 16 was also carried out. And a huge shock is on the program.
Indeed, Liverpool and Manchester City will cross swords for the occasion. This is, of course, the main poster of these round of 16. For the rest, the band of Erik ten Hag will challenge Burnley. For its part, Southampton will face Lincoln City. Also note a good opposition between Newcastle United and Bournemouth, two residents of the Premier League.
The schedule for the round of 16
Wolverhampton vs Gillingham
Southampton vs Lincoln City
Blackburn Rovers vs Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Manchester United vs Burnley
MK Dons vs Leicester City
Charlton Athletic vs Brighton & Hove Albion