Holders handed Magpies trip
30 Aug 2008 - 12:31:55
Holders Tottenham Hotspur face a tough trip to Newcastle United in the third round of the Carling Cup.
Spurs won the competition last season with a 2-1 extra-time win over Chelsea, who must travel to Fratton Park to take on FA Cup holders Portsmouth.
Crewe Alexandra's reward for reaching round three by beating Bristol City 2-1 in the second round is a trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
Manchester United are at home to Middlesbrough, while there is an intriguing Welsh derby at the Liberty Stadium as Swansea City play host to Cardiff City.
Third round draw.
Arsenal v Sheffield United.
Brighton or Manchester City v Derby County.
Burnley v Fulham.
Portsmouth v Chelsea.
Blackburn Rovers v Everton.
Rotherham United v Southampton.
Swansea City v Cardiff City.
Ipswich Town v Wigan Athletic.
Stoke City v Reading.
Leeds United v Hartlepool United.
Watford v West Ham United.
Manchester United v Middlesbrough.
Liverpool v Crewe Alexandra.
Aston Villa v QPR.
Sunderland v Northampton Town.
Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur.
Ties to be played week commencing September 22.