The Carabao Cup returned this week with third-round fixtures as the competition nears the latter stages.
Manchester City put in an impressive showing on Wednesday night, seeing off Premier League rivals Chelsea with a 2-0 win to book their spot in tonight's draw. Manchester United will be looking to join them but first have to see off Aston Villa - a side they lost to at the weekend as their unbeaten run was ended at nine games.
City have dominated this competition in recent years winning it in six of the last nine seasons. As for United, the last of their five trophy wins came in 2017.
Ahead of the draw, here is all you need to know.
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When is the draw?
The draw will take place immediately after United's clash with Aston Villa. Kick-off on Thursday is at 8pm so the draw should take place at around 10pm or slightly later if the match goes to a penalty shoot-out.
It will be televised on Sky Sports with Dion Dublin and Peter Schmeichel on draw duties.
Which teams are in the draw?
Blackburn, Bournemouth, Brighton, Burnley, Charlton, Gillingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, Man City, MK Dons, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Wolves, Man Utd or Aston Villa
When are fourth round games taking place?
Fixtures will take place following the World Cup break for the week commencing December 19. Two of the eight ties will be selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports.
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