EFL Cup holders Manchester City conclude the third round tonight as Enzo Marescas side host Championship team Notwich City. Manchester City claimed their ninth League Cup trophy with a 20 victory over Arsenal at Wembley earlier this year. That win took City to nine tournament victories in their history, putting them just one shy of Liverpools all-time record of 10.The hosts carry formidable momentum into this third-round encounter, having started their domestic season in relentless rhythm. Even with squad rotation, the depth available ensures the home side start as overwhelming favourites to punch their ticket into the fourth round.For Norwich, the League Cup carries significant historic pedigree. The Canaries are two-time winners of the competition, first lifting the silverware in 1962 with a two-legged final win over Rochdale before repeating the feat in 1985 by edging Sunderland 10 at Wembley. Heres how the sides line up tonight with the winners set to face Brighton in round four.Table of ContentsManchester City team newsNorwich City team newsEFL Cup: Fourth roundManchester City team newsCity make, as expected, a host of changes from the Manchester derby win last weekend. In fact Rayan Cherki is the only man who keeps his place in the side.Man City XI: Rulli, Lewis, Khusanov, Reis, OReilly, Bouaddi, Kovai (C), Samba, Allan, At-Nouri, CherkiNorwich City team newsNorwich are also all change, with two players starting from the team which was beaten 4-3 by Middlesbrough last weekend.Anis Ben Slimane and Kellen Fisher keep their shirts.Norwich XI: Grimshaw; Fisher, Alves, Darling, Yongwa, Wright, Field, Crnac, Slimane, Diallo, KvistgaardenEFL Cup: Fourth roundFixtures to be played in week of 26 October 2026Fleetwood Town v ArsenalManchester City or Norwich v BrightonEverton v NewcastleSunderland v BrentfordLiverpool v ChelseaBradford City v PeterboroughFulham v Crystal PalaceBournemouth v Aston Villa Topics EFL Cup Manchester City F.C. Norwich City F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read FPL 2026/27 : Five Players to Axe Ahead of Gameweek 5 Blake Hurst 17th September, 2026 FPL 2026/27 : Forest Duo Headline Five Transfer Targets for Gameweek 5 Blake Hurst 17th September, 2026 Thats on me Carrick pulls no punches after Man Utds EFL Cup collapse Tom Rostance 16th September, 2026 EFL Cup draw: Liverpool get Chelsea while Fleetwood bank glamour fourth-round tie Tom Rostance 16th September, 2026 Manchester United 2-3 Brighton: Brighton mount historic EFL Cup comeback Tom Rostance 16th September, 2026 WATCH: Teenager Lacey scores first goal for Man Utd in stunning start Tom Rostance 16th September, 2026
