United travel to Chelsea in League Cup

Fourth round draw:Sunderland vs MiddlesbroughSwindon vs Aston VillaWigan vs BradfordLeeds vs Southampton

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Fourth round draw:Sunderland vs MiddlesbroughSwindon vs Aston VillaWigan vs BradfordLeeds vs SouthamptonNorwich vs TottenhamLiverpool vs SwanseaChelsea vs Man UnitedReading vs ArsenalLONDON – Chelsea will host Manchester United in the pick of the fourth round ties of the Capital One Cup. The two sides, who have won the competition four times previously, progressed following wins over Wolves and Newcastle respectively.Holders Liverpool, who beat West Brom in the third round, host Swansea in a match that will see Reds boss Brendan Rodgers face his former side. Ties will be played on the week commencing 29 October.Leeds, who secured a surprise 2-1 win over Everton on Tuesday, face Southampton at Elland Road, while Aston Villa’s reward for causing an upset at Premier League champions Manchester City is a trip to Paolo Di Canio’s Swindon.Arsenal, finalists in 2011, head to Reading and Andre Villas-Boas takes his Tottenham side to Norwich in two all-Premier League ties."It is a good draw, we’re really happy with it,” said Royals boss Brian McDermott. "I am sure we’ll have a few people at the Madejski Stadium for that.The pairing of Chelsea and Manchester United means the two sides will face each other twice at Stamford Bridge within the space of a few days.They also meet in the Premier League on Sunday, 28 October, while United host Arsenal at Old Trafford the following Saturday, 3 November.