Manchester United to face Burton in Carabao Cup third round

Man United will begin their defence of the League Cup with a third-round tie against Championship side Burton Albion at Old Trafford.

The draw, which was held on Thursday morning in Beijing, revealed the third-round clashes that would be played in the week beginning 18 September.

José Mourinho’s side will be looking to get their defence of the cup, which has received new sponsorship in the form of Thai energy drink brand Carabao, off to a flying start, having beaten Southampton at Wembley to lift the trophy for a fifth time back in February.

They will come up against Nigel Clough’s outfit, who have beaten Oldham Athletic and Cardiff City on their way to the third round. However, Burton have only won one of their first four Championship games and sit just outside the relegation zone, having only survived relegation by a point last season.
The two sides have met twice before, famously in the FA Cup third round in January 2006, where Sir Alex Ferguson’s side were held to a shock goalless draw at the Pirelli Stadium by the then-Conference outfit.  - Read Sport