Andy Robertson set for Liverpool return as Tottenham head to Anfield in Carabao Cup

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Andy Robertson will return to Anfield for the first time as Liverpool host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The 32-year-old is now set for an emotional return to Liverpool in September when Andoni Iraola’s side host Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look side in the pick of the third-round draw.

Robertson is now part of Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look Spurs side (Getty)There are four more definite all-Premier League ties with Coventry facing Aston Villa in a Midlands derby Premier League champions Arsenal going to Ipswich. The third-round fixtures will be held across the weeks commencing 7 September and 14 September.The five Premier League clubs playing in this season’s Champions League will be in action in the second week due to their European commitments.

The eight teams involved in the Champions League and Europa League could not play each other in the third round.Everton and Tottenham secure big wins to progress in Carabao CupThierno Barry scored his first hat-trick for Everton in their 4-0 Carabao Cup second-round win at Preston. Isaac Price sent the Baggies in front with a brilliant free-kick, but Newcastle responded through debutant Bazoumana Toure and substitute Barnes either side of the break.The tie took a twist when Price levelled from the penalty spot in the 77th minute, but Barnes struck four minutes later against his former club to seal the Magpies’ place in the third round.Bradford compounded Burnley’s uncomfortable start to the season with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win after their tie had finished goalless at Valley Parade.