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Holders City to face Newcastle in fourth round

ESPN staff
September 24, 2014
James Milner congratulates his Manchester City team-mate Frank Lampard during their 7-0 rout of Sheffield Wednesday © Getty Images
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Reigning champions Manchester City will face Newcastle United at the Etihad in the League Cup fourth round.

City secured their place in the next phase with an emphatic 7-0 victory at home to Sheffield Wednesday, while Newcastle needed extra-time to fight back to a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Fellow Premier League heavyweights Chelsea have been rewarded for their 2-1 third round victory over Bolton Wanderers with an away tie against League Two side Shrewsbury Town.

Tottenham will travel to Brighton & Hove Albion after they came from behind to beat Championship leaders Nottingham Forest 3-1 at White Hart Lane.

Liverpool face an all-Premier League tie when they welcome Swansea City to Anfield, while Stoke City will host Southampton at the Britannia.

To be played the week of October 27

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton & Hove Albion
Stoke City v Southampton
AFC Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion
Shrewsbury Town v Chelsea
Liverpool v Swansea City
Milton Keynes Dons v Sheffield United
Manchester City v Newcastle United
Fulham v Derby County

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