The World Cup being in the middle of the season brings complications. With several matchdays to catch up on once it's over, Premier League clubs are understandably worried about potential fixture congestion down the line.
It's going to be extremely difficult for coaches to manage. Unsurprisingly, bosses of any club that qualifies for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup aren't going to like the fact that their next tie will take place in between the World Cup final in Qatar and the Premier League's resumption on Boxing Day.
Third round games will be played before players travel to Qatar, on either the 8th or 9th November. Arsenal host Brighton, Spurs travel to Nottingham Forest whilst the biggest tie of the round sees Chelsea play Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
