The Premier League’s big hitters enter Carling Cup action and the pressure will be firmly on Arsenal to avoid an upset against 12 times the money outsider Shrewsbury.

After suffering their worst start to a league campaign in 58 years the Gunners confidence is in tatters and with Arsene Wenger likely to rotate his squad the League Two side, who are in good form this season, could fancy their chances of getting a result at the Emirates.

The Shrews are 6.00 times the money on Expekt.com to pick up a draw and 12.00 to cause a huge upset..

On a night where lower league sides will be looking to cause a Carling Cup upset Championship high-flyers Brighton will be looking to inflict more pain on Liverpool after their 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Tottenham

Brighton are in good form and going well in the Championship this has all the makings of a giant-killing. Gus Poyet’s side, who will have the backing of their home crowd, are 5.15 on Expekt to upset the odds a knock the Reds out of the competition and 3.55 to secure a draw.

Elsewhere in the third round Manchester United are 1.50 favourites on Expekt.com to overcome Leeds United.

But Sir Alex Ferguson will look to rotate his squad and Simon Grayson’s side, with the Elland Road crowd behind them, will fancy their chances of causing an upset. And the Championship side are an interesting 6.50 to upset the Premier League Champions.

Chelsea also face a tricky west London derby against neighbours Fulham on Wednesday. Expect both sides to rest players in this tie but the Blues should have enough strength to progress into the next round. Andre Villas-Boas’ side are 1.35 with Expekt to take the derby spoils.

For more Carling Cup odds visit Expekt.com.

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[u]Carling Cup Match Odds[/u]

[u]Tuesday 20th October[/u]

Aldershot v Rochdale  12.55  3.25  2.60

Wolverhamtpon v Millwall  1.75  3.45  4.55

Leeds v Manchester United  6.50  3.80  1.50

Burnley v Milton Keynes Dons  1.95  3.30  3.75

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle  2.85  3.25  2.35

Aston Villa v Bolton  1.85  3.35  4.10

Stoke v Tottenham  2.45  3.30  2.70

Arsenal v Shrewsbury  1.20  6.00  12.00

Blackburn v Leyton Orient  1.30  4.65  9.25

Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough  2.85 3.25  2.35

 

[u]Wednesday 21st October[/u]

Chelsea v Fulham  1.35  4.45  8.50

Brighton v Liverpool  5.15  3.55  1.65

Manchester City v Birmingham  1.25  5.30  11.00

Cardiff v Leicester  2.30  3.30  2.90

Southampton v Preston  1.60  3.60  5.60

Everton v West Bromwich  1.70  3.50  4.75

All odds taken from expect.com.

 

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