Sheffield Wednesday were rewarded for knocking Newcastle out of the Capital One Cup with a fourth-round tie against Arsenal at Hillsborough. The Championship side piled on the problems for Steve McClaren when Lewis McGugan scored the only goal at St James’ Park.
Arsenal, 2-1 winners over Tottenham after two goals from Mathieu Flamini, will now head to South Yorkshire for a repeat of the 1993 final in the week commencing 26 October.
Another Championship side, Middlesbrough, comfortable 3-0 winners over Wolves on Tuesday, face a stiffer test against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Hull, also of the Championship, will again face Premier League opposition following their victory over Swansea after being drawn against Leicester City. Manchester City were handed a home tie against Crystal Palace but Chelsea must travel to Stoke. Everton will host Norwich and Southampton will take on Aston Villa.
Liverpool, after surviving a scare against League Two Carlisle when their third-round match went to penalties, will tackle the Premier League newcomers Bournemouth at Anfield.
Fourth-round draw
Everton v Norwich City
Hull City v Leicester City
Liverpool v Bournemouth
Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Manchester United v Middlesbrough
Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal
Southampton v Aston Villa
Stoke City v Chelsea
Ties to be played week commencing 26 October
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