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Manchester United have reason to be wary as they begin their defence of the Carling Cup. Despite winning the competition for the third time last season they have proved vulnerable in the third round, losing at this stage in ten of the last 25 years.

Aston Villa and Martin O'Neill have a great pedigree in the League Cup, but their recent record gives more than a glimmer of hope for visitors Cardiff.O'Neill twice lifted this trophy as Leicester City boss, but since he took over at Villa the five-time champions have suffered abject third-round defeats at home to Championship sides in each of the previous two seasons. Leicester and Queen's Park Rangers were both deserved 1-0 winners.

These clubs have moved in different directions since QPR's relegation from the top flight in 1996, before which they finished above Chelsea in 15 of 22 seasonsRangers have never been bigger than their glamorous west London neighbours, but they were often better than them before falling on hard times while the Blues established themselves as one of Europe's top teams.

Everton, the 1977 and 1984 runners-up, have never won the League Cup.Last season's appearance in the FA Cup final whetted their appetite for silverware and the Carling Cup could be a route to the club's first trophy since 1995.Their recent form is good, with back-to-back wins, seven goals scored and none conceded in their last two matches.

Following the euphoria of their five-match unbeaten start to the season, comprehensive back-to-back defeats to two of the Premier League's big boys have brought Tottenham fans back to earth. The league is a marathon not a sprint of course, but over a season the Carling Cup has proven to be a far more productive stomping ground for Spurs in recent years, reaching Wembley finals in successive years.

The fall-out from the dramatic Manchester derby may have barely had time to settle, but Manchester City are straight back into cup action against Premier League opposition.Mark Hughes knows that time waits for no man, or team in fact, so they will be keen to get back into the winning groove after United brought their five match unbeaten run to a halt. Fulham's season is yet to catch fire, with just two wins from their opening five league games, although their Europa League progress has been solid.

The fall-out from the dramatic Manchester derby may have barely had time to settle, but Manchester City are straight back into cup action against Premier League opposition.Mark Hughes knows that time waits for no man, or team in fact, so they will be keen to get back into the winning groove after United brought their five match unbeaten run to a halt. Fulham's season is yet to catch fire, with just two wins from their opening five league games, although their Europa League progress has been solid.

Pakistan, a team with a dash of mercurial madness, are pitted against West Indies, who are fighting an identity crisis. On paper it's a mismatch: Weakened considerably by the ongoing imbroglio between the board and the main players, West Indies were swept aside by Bangladesh at home recently and few are giving them a chance in...

Leeds fan Keir Dawson provides the view from Elland Road ahead of tonight's Carling Cup third round clash. Leeds united v Liverpool carling cup What was your reaction when you drew Liverpool? Ecstatic. And very excited. It's the first home draw against a Premiership club since we were relegated out of the top-flight. It'll be good to see one of the 'big four' at Elland Road again.

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Welcome to watch Manchester United vs Manchester City Online tv link football match broadcast. watch English Premier League live football match on your pc.This is the 152nd Manchester derby, with United winning 61, to City's 41. City have won just once in 12 visits to Old Trafford since the Premier League's inception.Just join here and enjoy more now.

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