BEIJING (Reuters) - 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. West Bromwich Albion host four-times winners Manchester City, Bournemouth play Brighton and Hove Albion, and Crystal Palace host Huddersfield Town. The seven Premier League sides involved in European competition all entered the draw at the third round. Twice winners Wolverhampton Wanderers also dispatched Premier League opposition in round two, beating Southampton 2-0, and were drawn at home to third tier Bristol Rovers. The draw was moved to China earlier this week after previous draws held in the Thai capital were marred by problems.

Source: The Star August 24, 2017 05:48 UTC