A whole host of star names are almost certain to be missing when Manchester City take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup fourth round, which takes place in the week after the World Cup final.
The rivals were pitted against each other in Thursday night's draw, which was conducted at Old Trafford in the wake of Manchester United's 4-2 win over Aston Villa.
City, who will have home advantage for the clash in the week commencing December 19, beat Chelsea 2-0 in their third round tie after fielding a starting XI which included five players who are going to the World Cup, while a much-changed Liverpool beat League One's Derby County on penalties at Anfield after a goalless draw.
