Carabao Cup fourth round: Fixture dates, kick-off times and talkSPORT coverage

With the World Cup coming to an end this weekend, players will jump right back into action at the Carabao Cup.
The fourth round begins just three days after the final and there are many interesting encounters.
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The Carabao Cup starts again next week
The draw took place in November and the teams can finally get their cup campaigns back on track.
Match schedule of the fourth round of the Carabao Cup
Three major ties have been drawn for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup and each of these games will be broadcast live on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2.
First, Newcastle meet Bournemouth at St James’ Park on Tuesday 20 December with kick-off scheduled for 19:45 CET.
Eddie Howe will take on his former club to continue the Magpies’ excellent season so far.
talkSPORT 2 will broadcast the game live, with commentary from Ian Danter and former England defender Danny Mills.
Leicester, Southampton and Wolves are also in action against lower-tier opponents on Tuesday.
Carabao Cup fourth round
Tuesday, December 20th
- MK Dons v Leicester – 7:45 p.m
- Newcastle vs Bournemouth – 7:45pm (Live on talkSPORT 2)
- Southampton vs Lincoln City – 7:45pm
- Wolves v Gillingham – 7:45 p.m
Wednesday, 12/21
- Blackburn v Nottingham Forest – 7:45 p.m
- Charlton v Brighton – 19:45
- Man United v Burnley – 8pm (Live on talkSPORT)
Thursday, 12/22
- Man City vs Liverpool – 8pm (Live on talkSPORT)
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Defending champions Liverpool will defend their title in the fourth round at the Etihad Stadium
On Wednesday 21 December, Vincent Kompany’s Burnley travels to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United. Kick-off is at 8 p.m.
The former Manchester City defender will be looking to stir up excitement against his former rival and it will all be available to watch live on talkSPORT.
Hugh Woozencroft will be your host, with commentary from Mark Wilson and former England defender Micky Gray.
Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Brighton are also in action on Wednesday.
The biggest draw of the round is between Premier League sides Manchester City and Liverpool.
The Reds want to keep their crown but are now up against Pep Guardiola’s six-time Carabao Cup winner.
talkSPORT will be covering this big clash live, with commentary from Joe Shennan and former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam.
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