Spurs draw Liverpool in Cup defence

Carling Cup holders Tottenham face a tough task in the fourth round of the competition after being pitted against seven-time …

Carling Cup holders Tottenham face a tough task in the fourth round of the competition after being pitted against seven-time winners Liverpool in one of three all-Premier League ties.

Spurs, who defeated Chelsea to lift the trophy last season, took a break from their league troubles to dump Newcastle out in the previous round and must beat top-flight opposition again if they are to progress.

Liverpool travel to White Hart Lane as the most successful side in league cup history, last winning the competition in 2005.

Arsenal's much-vaunted youngsters, who demolished Sheffield United 6-0 last time out, will get another chance to impress, this time against Premier League opponents Wigan at the Emirates.

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Sunderland and Blackburn, managed by former Manchester United stars Roy Keane and Paul Ince respectively, will also face each other at the Stadium of Light.

Carling Cup fouth round draw

Sunderland v Blackburn
Arsenal v Wigan
Chelsea v Burnley
Swansea v Watford
Man Utd v QPR
Stoke v Rotherham
Brighton/Derby v Leeds
Tottenham v Liverpool

Ties to be played during the week commencing the 10th November