Cardiff ball No.3 in Carling Cup draw

The draw will take place today at approx 12.20pm.

City join fellow Championship side Palace and Premier League strugglers Blackburn as the three minnows along with the big five of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd.

1. Arsenal

2. Blackburn Rovers

3. Cardiff City

4. Chelsea

5. Crystal Palace

6. Liverpool

7. Manchester City

8. Manchester United