The Capital One Cup third round is upon us, and there are plenty of mouth-watering ties in the mix. Southampton, currently second top of the Premier League, face a grueling trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal, who may gift David Ospina his debut. Elsewhere, Rickie Lambert is expected to make his first Liverpool start against Middlesbrough, but what else? Sportsmail take a look at each and every game ahead of Tuesday night's clashes. Arsenal vs Southampton . Colombia World Cup goalkeeper David Ospina is expected to make his Arsenal debut after recovering from the thigh injury he was suffering when he completed his £3million summer move from Nice. Wenger, who learned on Monday he will be without full back Mathieu Debuchy for three months because of an ankle injury, has masterminded plans going before the local council to redevelop the club’s London Colney training HQ. Arsene Wenger learned on Monday he will be without full back Mathieu Debuchy for three months . Arsenal full back Mathieu Debuchy will be out for three months or so because of an ankle injury . Cardiff vs Bournemouth . Danny Gabbidon and Scott Young are set to take charge of their second game while temporarily at the helm, with Cardiff yet to sign a manager. After sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, owner Vincent Tan is taking his time to appoint a replacement. He was interested in speaking to Orient manager Russell Slade, but Chris Hughton and Steve Clarke are also in the frame. Artur Boruc can play in goal for Bournemouth as the Southampton loanee has not played a League Cup tie for his parent club this season. After sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Cardiff owner Vincent Tan is taking his time to appoint a replacement . Derby vs Reading . Derby captain Richard Keogh has become the ninth player to sign a new contract at the club since the start of pre-season. The 28-year-old joined Derby two years ago and his new deal will keep him at the club until 2017. He has followed Jeff Hendrick, Craig Forsyth, Will Hughes, Jake Buxton, Craig Bryson, Mason Bennett, Jamie Ward and Chris Martin. Derby have won only one of their last 14 matches against Reading in all competitions. Derby captain Richard Keogh (pictured during the Championship play-off final) has signed a new contract . Fulham vs Doncaster . Fulham caretaker boss Kit Symons has brought smiles back to the club after replacing the unpopular Felix Magath, according to former player Danny Murphy. Symons and Murphy both want the job permanently, and Chris Hughton and Steve Clarke are also being considered. Murphy said: ‘Although they lost at the weekend, there were a few more smiles on people’s faces. It’s important they get a win against Doncaster to create some confidence.’ Fulham caretaker boss Kit Symons has brought smiles back to the club, says former player Danny Murphy . Leyton Orient vs Sheffield United . Russell Slade takes his Leyton Orient side to Sheffield United with his own future up in the air after Orient rejected an approach from Cardiff to speak to him. Slade has been under pressure after a poor start to the season — the east London outfit sit 17th in League One — but nonetheless attracted interest from the Welsh club. Blades boss Nigel Clough signalled that his side will play with more caution following their 5-2 defeat by Swindon on Saturday. Russell Slade takes his Leyton Orient side up against Sheffield United with his own future up in the air . Liverpool vs Middlesbrough . Rickie Lambert will aim to kick-start his Liverpool career on Tuesday night when he begins a game for the first time since his £4million summer move from Southampton. The England striker has had less than an hour’s action so far in total from four substitute appearances, and wasn’t used at all in the Champions League victory over Ludogorets. But he will face Middlesbrough as Brendan Rodgers shuffles his squad ahead of Saturday’s Merseyside derby. Rickie Lambert will aim to kick-start his Liverpool career on Tuesday night when he begins his first game . The England striker has had less than an hour’s action so far in total from four substitute appearances . MK Dons vs Bradford . Bradford midfielder Gary Liddle is relishing being underdogs against MK Dons and believes they can beat them for a second time this season. Bradford won 2-1 in a League One encounter a week ago and Liddle said: ‘It’s a case of can we repeat it? That’s the challenge. We know they are a good team and bounced back from the defeat against us by putting six past Crewe. 'It’s another big test for us and we’ll go into the game as underdogs again — exactly the same as last Tuesday — and we’ll relish it.’ MK Dons shocked in their 4-0 pummeling of Manchester United in the second round of the Capital One Cup . Louis van Gaal's Manchester United were beaten 4-0 by MK Dons in the Capital One Cup earlier this season . Shrewsbury vs Norwich . Norwich playmaker Wes Hoolahan will miss the tie as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. He returned to action at the weekend but was substituted at half-time. Manager Neil Adams said: ‘Wes will have a breather, he looked a little bit tired.’ Shrewsbury boss Micky Mellon says his side can cause an upset. He said: ‘It’s going to be a tough game, but we’ll make it tough for Norwich... I believe in my players and that they can operate against these kind of outfits.’ Norwich playmaker Wes Hoolahan will miss the tie as he continues to recover from an ankle injury . Sunderland vs Stoke . Stephen Ireland looks set to return for Stoke after recovering from a rib injury which has kept him out for a month. The midfielder pulled a muscle in training in August and has played just once this season — against Aston Villa at the start of the campaign — but could start against Sunderland. Marc Muniesa, Oussama Assaidi and Robert Huth are also due a start the match against Sunderland, who are likely to be without striker Steven Fletcher who has a calf strain. Stephen Ireland looks set to return for Stoke after recovering from a rib injury which  kept him out for a month . Swansea vs Everton . Roberto Martinez is considering playing Tim Howard on Tuesday night to restore the goalkeeper’s confidence ahead of this weekend’s Merseyside derby. Howard gave away a penalty and was at fault for another goal as Everton lost 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday. Joel Robles was expected to play at the Liberty Stadium but, asked if Howard would benefit from another game, Martinez said: ‘Probably. Tim has huge desire to play in every game.’ Roberto Martinez is considering playing Tim Howard on Tuesday night to restore the goalkeeper’s confidence .
Rickie Lambert has had less than an hour’s action so far in total from four substitute appearances for Liverpool since his switch from Southampton Lambert will face Middlesbrough as Brendan Rodgers shuffles his squad after the striker failed to play in the Champions League win over Ludogorets .
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be without full back Mathieu Debuchy for three months because of an ankle injury .
MK Dons will face Bradford City after hammering Manchester United 4-0 .
The Capital One Cup third round is upon us, and there are plenty of mouth-watering ties in the mix. Southampton, currently second top of the Premier League, face a grueling trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal, who may gift David Ospina his debut. Elsewhere, Rickie Lambert is expected to make his first Liverpool start against Middlesbrough, but what else? Sportsmail take a look at each and every game ahead of Tuesday night's clashes. Arsenal vs Southampton . Colombia World Cup goalkeeper David Ospina is expected to make his Arsenal debut after recovering from the thigh injury he was suffering when he completed his £3million summer move from Nice. Wenger, who learned on Monday he will be without full back Mathieu Debuchy for three months because of an ankle injury, has masterminded plans going before the local council to redevelop the club’s London Colney training HQ. Arsene Wenger learned on Monday he will be without full back Mathieu Debuchy for three months . Arsenal full back Mathieu Debuchy will be out for three months or so because of an ankle injury . Cardiff vs Bournemouth . Danny Gabbidon and Scott Young are set to take charge of their second game while temporarily at the helm, with Cardiff yet to sign a manager. After sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, owner Vincent Tan is taking his time to appoint a replacement. He was interested in speaking to Orient manager Russell Slade, but Chris Hughton and Steve Clarke are also in the frame. Artur Boruc can play in goal for Bournemouth as the Southampton loanee has not played a League Cup tie for his parent club this season. After sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Cardiff owner Vincent Tan is taking his time to appoint a replacement . Derby vs Reading . Derby captain Richard Keogh has become the ninth player to sign a new contract at the club since the start of pre-season. The 28-year-old joined Derby two years ago and his new deal will keep him at the club until 2017. He has followed Jeff Hendrick, Craig Forsyth, Will Hughes, Jake Buxton, Craig Bryson, Mason Bennett, Jamie Ward and Chris Martin. Derby have won only one of their last 14 matches against Reading in all competitions. Derby captain Richard Keogh (pictured during the Championship play-off final) has signed a new contract . Fulham vs Doncaster . Fulham caretaker boss Kit Symons has brought smiles back to the club after replacing the unpopular Felix Magath, according to former player Danny Murphy. Symons and Murphy both want the job permanently, and Chris Hughton and Steve Clarke are also being considered. Murphy said: ‘Although they lost at the weekend, there were a few more smiles on people’s faces. It’s important they get a win against Doncaster to create some confidence.’ Fulham caretaker boss Kit Symons has brought smiles back to the club, says former player Danny Murphy . Leyton Orient vs Sheffield United . Russell Slade takes his Leyton Orient side to Sheffield United with his own future up in the air after Orient rejected an approach from Cardiff to speak to him. Slade has been under pressure after a poor start to the season — the east London outfit sit 17th in League One — but nonetheless attracted interest from the Welsh club. Blades boss Nigel Clough signalled that his side will play with more caution following their 5-2 defeat by Swindon on Saturday. Russell Slade takes his Leyton Orient side up against Sheffield United with his own future up in the air . Liverpool vs Middlesbrough . Rickie Lambert will aim to kick-start his Liverpool career on Tuesday night when he begins a game for the first time since his £4million summer move from Southampton. The England striker has had less than an hour’s action so far in total from four substitute appearances, and wasn’t used at all in the Champions League victory over Ludogorets. But he will face Middlesbrough as Brendan Rodgers shuffles his squad ahead of Saturday’s Merseyside derby. Rickie Lambert will aim to kick-start his Liverpool career on Tuesday night when he begins his first game . The England striker has had less than an hour’s action so far in total from four substitute appearances . MK Dons vs Bradford . Bradford midfielder Gary Liddle is relishing being underdogs against MK Dons and believes they can beat them for a second time this season. Bradford won 2-1 in a League One encounter a week ago and Liddle said: ‘It’s a case of can we repeat it? That’s the challenge. We know they are a good team and bounced back from the defeat against us by putting six past Crewe. 'It’s another big test for us and we’ll go into the game as underdogs again — exactly the same as last Tuesday — and we’ll relish it.’ MK Dons shocked in their 4-0 pummeling of Manchester United in the second round of the Capital One Cup . Louis van Gaal's Manchester United were beaten 4-0 by MK Dons in the Capital One Cup earlier this season . Shrewsbury vs Norwich . Norwich playmaker Wes Hoolahan will miss the tie as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. He returned to action at the weekend but was substituted at half-time. Manager Neil Adams said: ‘Wes will have a breather, he looked a little bit tired.’ Shrewsbury boss Micky Mellon says his side can cause an upset. He said: ‘It’s going to be a tough game, but we’ll make it tough for Norwich... I believe in my players and that they can operate against these kind of outfits.’ Norwich playmaker Wes Hoolahan will miss the tie as he continues to recover from an ankle injury . Sunderland vs Stoke . Stephen Ireland looks set to return for Stoke after recovering from a rib injury which has kept him out for a month. The midfielder pulled a muscle in training in August and has played just once this season — against Aston Villa at the start of the campaign — but could start against Sunderland. Marc Muniesa, Oussama Assaidi and Robert Huth are also due a start the match against Sunderland, who are likely to be without striker Steven Fletcher who has a calf strain. Stephen Ireland looks set to return for Stoke after recovering from a rib injury which  kept him out for a month . Swansea vs Everton . Roberto Martinez is considering playing Tim Howard on Tuesday night to restore the goalkeeper’s confidence ahead of this weekend’s Merseyside derby. Howard gave away a penalty and was at fault for another goal as Everton lost 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday. Joel Robles was expected to play at the Liberty Stadium but, asked if Howard would benefit from another game, Martinez said: ‘Probably. Tim has huge desire to play in every game.’ Roberto Martinez is considering playing Tim Howard on Tuesday night to restore the goalkeeper’s confidence .
without full back Mathieu Debuchy for three months because of an ankle injury, has HQ. Arsene Wenger learned on Monday he will be Liverpool vs Middlesbrough . Rickie Lambert will since his £4million summer move from Southampton. The England striker has had less than an hour’s action so far in total from four substitute Champions League victory over Ludogorets. But he will face Middlesbrough as Brendan Rodgers shuffles his squad ahead of Saturday’s Merseyside than an hour’s action so far in total from four substitute appearances . MK Dons vs Bradford .