BREWERS’ CHEERS AS THEY BAG UNITED TIE

By John Lyons
THERE are some mouthwatering ties for EFL clubs to look forward to in the Carabao Cup third round – following Thursday’s early mor ning draw at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Beijing.
The 4.15am start time may have left plenty napping, but at least Carabao China CEO James Huang and EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey pulled some tasty matchups out of the bag.
Burton Albion’s reward for knocking out Neil War nock’s Cardiff is a visit to Old Trafford to take on Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United, live on Sky.
It revives memories of the FA Cup ...

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