Why 'efl' is Trending in India: Carabao Cup Fourth Round Draw Explained

The term efl has trended in India following the high-stakes draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup (also known as the EFL Cup). Football fans are reacting to a mix of "David vs Goliath" matchups and emotionally charged reunions between top-tier English clubs.

Fleetwood Town's Historic Run vs Arsenal Football

The biggest talking point of the draw is the pairing of League Two side Fleetwood Town and the Premier League champions, Arsenal football. In a historic achievement, the Lancashire-based club has reached the fourth round for the first time in its history after securing a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United [1].

Fleetwood will host Mikel Arteta's side at home, creating a classic cup upset narrative. Arsenal enters the tie after defeating Ipswich Town 4-2 in the previous round [1].

Xabi Alonso's Return: Liverpool vs Chelsea

Another major driver of search interest is the clash between Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea. This fixture is particularly significant as Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will return to Anfield to face his former club [1].

Liverpool has been granted a home tie for this encounter. While Chelsea progressed by defeating Luton Town and Leeds United, Liverpool continues its quest for the trophy in a match that promises high tactical and emotional intensity [2].

Full Carabao Cup Fourth Round Fixtures

The fourth-round matches are scheduled to take place during the week commencing October 26, 2026. Aside from the headline games, the draw features several other Premier League and lower-league battles:

Home Team	Away Team
Fleetwood Town	Arsenal
Liverpool	Chelsea
Everton	Newcastle United
Sunderland	Brentford
Fulham	Crystal Palace
Bournemouth	Aston Villa
Bradford	Peterborough
Manchester City/Norwich	Brighton

Notably, League One sides Bradford and Peterborough are the only other non-Premier League teams remaining in the competition, fighting for a spot in the quarter-finals [1].