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  "id": 3695295,
  "title": "FULL LIST: EFL Cup third-round draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/full-list-efl-cup-third-round-draw-3695295",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T07:44:16.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-efl-cup-third-round-draw/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The third-round draw for the EFL Cup has been announced, featuring matchups between various Premier League clubs competing in European competitions and lower-tier teams. Standout ties include Liverpool vs Tottenham, Manchester United vs Brighton, and Manchester City hosting Norwich. The final two ties will be determined after Chelsea hosts Luton and Fulham faces AFC Wimbledon. The matches will take place in the weeks beginning September 7 and September 14, with the schedule designed to avoid clashes with the opening rounds of European competitions.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FULL LIST: EFL Cup third-round draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/full-list-efl-cup-third-round-draw",
        "published": "2026-08-27T07:18:17.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}