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Arsenal v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Final

Chelsea face Luton as Spurs host Charlton in Carabao Cup

The road to Wembley has become clearer for the Premier League's heavyweights following the conclusion of the Carabao Cup second-round draw. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have both been handed home ties against lower-league opposition as they look to end their respective trophy droughts in the competition.

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Reintegrating Rashford is a HUGE risk for Man Utd

The England international is set to join the Red Devils' pre-season camp with a view to becoming a key member of the team again, but that decision should not be taken lightly

Watkins, Lewis-Skelly & the five players Man Utd still need

The Red Devils must get moving in the transfer market after a quiet start to the summer, or else they risk falling well behind their main rivals once again

How to buy Carabao Cup 2026/27 tickets

Check out how you can secure seats at this season’s thrilling Carabao Cup clashes

IFAB approves end to keeper injury timeouts

English football is set for a major regulatory shake-up after receiving the green light to trial a new rule aimed at curbing tactical time-wasting. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a proposal that will force teams to temporarily lose an outfield player if their goalkeeper requires medical treatment.

Manchester City v Leeds United - Premier League

PL and FA to axe keeper timeouts

English football is preparing to roll out a trial this season aimed at eliminating the goalkeeper tactical timeout, with the Premier League, FA, EFL, National League and Women's Super League all signing off on the measure, pending clearance from the International Football Association Board.