Top 5 predictions for round 4 of the Carabao Cup

#3 A routine win for Liverpool is on the cards against Preston

Norwich City v Liverpool - Carabao Cup Third Round

Eight-time Carabao Cup winners Liverpool will be making the trip to Preston North End on Wednesday night, hoping to keep their fine run going. Liverpool put five past bitterest rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, reaffirming their Premier League title challenge.

Jurgen Klopp is set to make a host of changes for the Carabao Cup fixture against Preston, but we do not expect an upset.

Divock Origi, who has scored 10 goals in his last nine cup appearances, is set to start. Given his hunger, the Belgian could be too hot to handle for Preston. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Takumi Minamino could also get some game time and will look to make a strong case for themselves.

Preston’s efforts could make Liverpool a bit uncomfortable in the opening minutes, but we expect the Reds to book their place in the quarter-finals effortlessly.

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#2 Leeds United and Arsenal to produce one of the most exciting matches of Carabao Cup

Arsenal v AFC Wimbledon - Carabao Cup Third Round

Neither Leeds United nor Arsenal have lived up to their billing in the Premier League this season. While the former are sitting a place above the relegation zone, 10th-placed Arsenal are a long way from securing Champions League football for next season.

However, when let loose, these two teams can play engaging, unpredictable football. In the Carabao Cup, both teams will be looking to gain some lost ground and put a respectable result on the board.

Arsenal, who beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Saturday, are the firm favorites, but it would be foolish to rule a wounded Leeds United out.

We predict goals galore and a narrow win for the Gunners in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

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#1 Manchester City to face stern challenge from West Ham United

Manchester City v Wycombe Wanderers F.C. - Carabao Cup Third Round

West Ham United have been one of the surprise packages in the Premier League this season. They have taken the fight to some of the biggest teams in the division and come home with maximum rewards.

West Ham United knocked Manchester United out in the third round of the Carabao Cup and will look to inflict pain on Manchester City as well.

Defending champions Manchester City are gunning for their fifth consecutive Carabao Cup title this season. This will make them the most successful team in the competition and the only outfit with five consecutive titles.

Pep Guardiola is likely to make a host of changes for the Carabao Cup fixture, which could encourage West Ham United. Make no mistake, Manchester City are still the team to beat, but we do not expect West Ham to roll over without a fight.