5 spicy encounters to watch out for in the round of 16 of the English League Cup including the Manchester Derby
Oct 24, 2016 at 6:08 PM
The Premier League this weekend produced some thrilling games between closely matched sides in the domestic league. However, the clubs in the league will now turn their attention towards the domestic League Cup which is into the round of 16 this weekend. There are a number of top class games to look forward to and here are 5 such games that will keep you busy:
Arsenal vs Reading:
Tuesday, 25th October; KO: 7:45 pm BST (12:15 am IST on Wednesday)
After a 0-0 draw at the weekend in the league, Arsene Wenger will hope to get back to winning ways when his team takes on Reading for a place in the pre-quarterfinals of the competition. Reading have been decent and heave beaten Brighton in the previous round to set up this trip to the Emirates.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur:
Tuesday, 25th October; KO: 7:45 pm BST (12:15 am IST on Wednesday)
In a clash of the hard workers, Liverpool welcome Tottenham Hotspur for the third game in 10 days at Anfield early this season. The Reds are fresh from a victory over the Baggies at the weekend and will take on a Spurs side which was held by the Cherries in the League. The last three outings between the two sides have ended in a draw but this game will see a result, albeit on penalties.
Southampton vs Sunderland:
Wednesday, 26th October; KO: 7:45 pm BST (12:15 am IST on Thursday)
Claude Puel has done some wonderful things at the St Marys since his move to the Premier League and will take his side into the round of 16 of the League Cup. He will take on another Premier outfit in Sunderland, who are currently in the worst possible form. Both teams had contrast results at the weekend and are sure to produce a thrilling contest
West Ham United vs Chelsea:
Wednesday, 26th October; KO: 7:45 pm BST (12:15 am IST on Thursday)
A London derby in the League Cup is always a fierce affair as both teams will be hell bent on leaving the pitch with a victory. West Ham and Chelsea are fresh from victories in the league at the weekend and will be high on confidence going into this game. Conte will go all out for a victory as he has no European fixtures to worry about in the rest of the season.
Manchester United vs Manchester City:
Wednesday, 26th October; KO: 8:00 pm BST (12:30 am IST on Thursday)
Arguably the biggest match in this round of the League Cup, the Manchester Derby, will be played on Wednesday this week. Manchester United was humiliated in the first meeting between the two sides in the league and are also fresh from an annihilation against Chelsea at the Bridge. However playing at home, United will want to knock Guardiola’s side out of the tournament in this round this week.