Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Spurs face Charlton [Full list]
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The Carabao Cup second-round draw was held on Monday evening, determining the matchups for Premier League clubs not participating in European competition. The draw pairs Chelsea against League One side Luton and Tottenham Hotspur against Charlton, among other fixtures such as Nottingham Forest versus Leeds and Preston against Everton.
The event marks the formal entry of top-flight teams into the competition. Chelsea, a five-time winner of the tournament, enters this campaign under the leadership of new manager Xabi Alonso.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Focuses on specific match pairings and Chelsea's managerial change
Vanguard (NG)Emphasizes the competition structure and high-profile status of participating clubs
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