Carling Cup Third Round Draw
Thankless draws in the Carling Cup third round pit Wolves at holders Manchester United and Albion against Arsenal with Villa hosting Cardiff.
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Mick McCarthy's men face an additional trip to Old Trafford to face the reigning Premier League champions, while the Baggies go to the Emirates Stadium to face the two-time winners.
Villa welcome the high-flying Championship side, handing Bluebirds trio Peter Enckelman, Riccardo Scimeca and Peter Whittingham a trip to their former club.
Birmingham face an all-Premier League tie against their former manager Steve Bruce at Sunderland.
Ties will be played week commencing September 20.
