KVC Westerlo vs Patro Eisden - Cup

A fascinating Cup chapter awaits on October 16, 2026 when KVC Westerlo take on Patro Eisden at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Michael Carrick spoke to the media in Spain on Monday ahead of Man United's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

Both KVC Westerlo and Patro Eisden will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Cup. KVC Westerlo will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. The win continues City's 100 per cent record in the Premier League and leaves them points clear of second place Arsenal.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. KVC Westerlo will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Patro Eisden will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. St Johnstone twice gave up a lead before storming back to edge a seven-goal thriller on their Scottish Premiership return at home to Kilmarnock.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. With positions in the Cup table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.