Liverpool draw Bournemouth in League Cup quarter-finals as holders Manchester City face Bradford City

Liverpool will face Bournemouth in the English League Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City have been handed a tie against Bradford City.

Manchester City won the competition last season after beating Arsenal in the final and will begin their defence against Bradford City.

The quarter-final draw also produced a meeting between Crystal Palace and Sunderland, while Fleetwood Town will play either Everton or Newcastle United.

The final last-16 tie, between Everton and Newcastle United, is due to take place on Thursday evening. The winner will complete the quarter-final line-up and travel to Fleetwood Town.

The draw is:

– Manchester City v Bradford City – Crystal Palace v Sunderland – Fleetwood Town v Everton or Newcastle United – Liverpool v Bournemouth

Fleetwood Town, Bradford City, Liverpool, Sunderland, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Manchester City have already secured their places in the last eight.