LONDON (Reuters) - The draw for the English League Cup final has sparked fierce clashes between top English Premier League clubs.

The draw, which kicks off late next month, has left Arsenal in a tough match against Liverpool at Anfield, while Stamford Bridge host Chelsea and Manchester United.

In other games, champions Manchester City host Southampton, Everton play Watford, and Crowley Town with Colchester United, Oxford United host Sunderland, Aston Villa play Wolverhampton and Bertin Albion with Leicester City.