The Premier League champions must visit the Vitality Stadium, while Fulham host Palace in a London derby and second-tier Preston are at home to Villa

So there we have it. Short and sweet. The favourites, Manchester City, are away and get to face Premier League opposition for the first time in this year’s competition. Preston v Villa will be a grand occasion at Deepdale, and Fulham v Palace is an intriguing derby. And Forest and Ipswich duel tomorrow for the right to visit in-form Brighton.

Brighton v Nottingham Forest or Ipswich

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