TEMPO.CO, Beijing - Eight - times winners Liverpool were paired with Leicester City when the draw for the third round of the English League Cup was made in Beijing on Thursday, August 24.
Liverpool's trip to face three-times winners Leicester at King Power Stadium for their first match of the competition this year was one of four all-Premier League ties.
West Bromwich Albion host four-times winners Manchester City, Bournemouth play Brighton and Hove Albion, and Crystal Palace host Huddersfield Town.
Manchester United, who beat Southampton in last year's final, start their defense of the trophy at home to second tier Burton Albion.
The seven Premier League sides involved in European competition all entered the draw at the third round.
REUTERS