The third round of the Carabao Cup is here, bringing with it the excitement of major European contenders entering the fray and the prospect of further giant-killings. After two rounds of upsets including the elimination of Premier League sides Manchester United and West Ham United, Round Three has produced some interesting ties.
This is the stage where the top clubs - including last season's finalists Liverpool and Newcastle United, along with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur - join the competition.
Ties of the round include Huddersfield Town hosting Manchester City, Liverpool versus Southampton and Port Vale-Arsenal. Sky Sports brings its stellar line-up to your screens for all the analysis, in the form of renowned commentators and pundits.
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Carabao Cup: Tuesday
No, unfortunately it won't be Titi in the punditry hotseat for the Carabao Cup's Third Round, he's a bit too big time for that.
Instead, Sky have served up Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen for Liverpool's tie with Southampton. The Reds are expected to field a much-changed XI but Alexander Isak could start.
Who are the commentators for Liverpool vs Southampton?
In the commentary booth it's EFL stalwart Bill Leslie as lead commentator.
He's joined by the Brummie tones of ex-Aston Villa man Lee Hendrie. And keeping the show running smoothly will be lead presenter Mark 'Chappers' Chapman.
Carabao Cup: Wednesday
Who are the pundits for Port Vale vs Arsenal?
It'll be Simon Thomas on lead presenting duty for the Gunners trip to Staffordshire. He'll be joined by Redknapp for his second stint on the box on consecutive nights.
Alongside Redknapp will be ex-EFL man Michael Brown.
Who are the Sky commentators for Port Vale vs Arsenal?
Wednesday night's commentary team sees Seb Hutchinson and Alan Smith team up to bring the action straight into your living room.
Ex-Gunners forward Smith knows a thing or two about the League Cup having won the competition with Arsenal in 1993.
Which games are on Sky Sports+?
Sky Sports+ has 10 other fixtures over the course of Round Three.
Here they are with their accompanying commentary teams.
- Burnley vs Cardiff City (Lead: Jon Driscoll/Co-comm: Chris Iwelumo)
- Wrexham vs Reading (Lead: Paul Walker)
- Wigan Athletic vs Wycombe Wanderers (Lead: Will Robinson)
- Barnsley vs Brighton & Hove Albion (Lead: David Stowell/Co-comm: David Phillips)
- Fulham vs Cambridge United (Lead: Adam Darke/Co-comm: Tony Gale)
- Lincoln City vs Chelsea (Lead: Jonathan Beck/Co-comm: Sam Parkin)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton (Lead: Guy Havord/Co-comm: Dave Edwards)
- Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City (Lead: Jon Driscoll/Co-comm: Sam Parkin)
- Newcastle United vs Bradford City (Lead: Phil Blacker/Co-comm: Dave Edwards)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Doncaster Rovers (Lead: Jonathan Beck/Co-comm: Chris Iwelumo)
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