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League Cup 2026/27 quarter-final draw: Liverpool handed tricky Bournemouth test, Fleetwood eye another Premier League upset

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The League Cup quarter-final draw has produced some intriguing ties. Liverpool will face Bournemouth at Anfield, reuniting Andoni Iraola with his former club. The Reds won 1-0 when the sides met in the Premier League in September.

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The League Cup quarter-final draw has produced some intriguing ties. Liverpool will face Bournemouth at Anfield, reuniting Andoni Iraola with his former club. The Reds won 1-0 when the sides met in the Premier League in September.

Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties, while Bournemouth beat Aston Villa 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium in the fourth round. The Merseyside giants have won all three previous meetings with the south coast side in the competition.

Manchester City will face League One side Bradford City at the Etihad Stadium. The Cityzens beat Brighton & Hove Albion on penalties in the fourth round after a thrilling 2-2 draw in normal time.

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  1. Football Today · reported · 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC

    League Cup quarter-final draw: Liverpool handed tricky Bournemouth test as Fleetwood eye Premier League upset ↗

    The League Cup quarter-final draw has thrown up some intriguing ties.Liverpool will take on Bournemouth at Anfield, reuniting Andoni Iraola with his former club. The Reds won 1-0 when the...

  2. Football Today · reported · 2026-10-29 06:30 UTC

    League Cup 2026/27 quarter-final draw: Liverpool handed tricky Bournemouth test, Fleetwood eye another Premier League upset ↗

    The League Cup quarter-final draw has produced some intriguing ties. Liverpool will face Bournemouth at Anfield, reuniting Andoni Iraola with his former club. The Reds won 1-0 when the sides met in the Premier League in September. Liverpool

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