Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the winning goal in last season’s League Cup final (Picture: Getty)

Holders Manchester United will start the defence of the Carabao Cup against Burton Albion following Thursday’s third round draw.

Jose Mourinho won his first major trophy as United boss earlier this year when Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s late header secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Southampton at Wembley.

The pick of the round is Liverpool’s trip to Leicester City with the Reds aiming to improve on a semi-final appearance from last season.

The current Premier League leaders will have to get past the Championship side in order to progress, while Arsenal have been paired against Doncasteer.

Chelsea, who have an excellent recent pedigree in this competiton, are due to meet Nottingham Forest, while Tottenham, who will play their home matches this season at the venue for the final, are slated to take on the winner of Barnsley vs Derby.

Here’s the draw in full…

Carabao Cup Third Round Draw

West Brom v Manchester City

Everton v Sunderland

Leicester v Liverpool

Manchester United v Burton Albion

Brentford v Norwich

Wolves v Bristol Rovers

Burnley v Leeds United

Arsenal v Doncaster

Bristol City v Stoke

Reading v Swansea

Aston Villa v Middlesbrough

Chelsea v Nottingham Forest

West Ham v Bolton

Crystal Palace v Huddersfield

Tottenham v Barnsley or Derby County

Bournemouth v Brighton

All ties to be played w/c September 18

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