FA Cup Draw: Arsenal To Face Man United, Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool Set To Face Lower-League Sides
In a highly anticipated showdown, Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United are set to face off in the third round of the FA Cup. The draw, held on Monday, has sparked excitement among fans as the two storied clubs prepare to meet at the Emirates Stadium between January 9 and January 13.
This match marks a significant moment as United will make two trips to North London in their quest to defend the trophy they lifted last May.
The history between these two teams adds an extra layer of intensity to the matchup, with both clubs boasting rich legacies in English football. Arsenal, under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, will be eager to assert their dominance at home, while Manchester United will aim to showcase their resilience and hunger for silverware.
Meanwhile, other intriguing matchups have emerged from the draw. National League side Tamworth has been handed a monumental challenge as they prepare to host Premier League heavyweights Tottenham Hotspur. This clash promises to be a memorable occasion for the underdogs, who will look to upset the odds.
In a notable fixture, Manchester City will take on Salford City, a team partly owned by several Manchester United legends, adding another layer of intrigue to the contest. Premier League leaders Liverpool will also be looking to solidify their cup ambitions as they welcome Accrington Stanley to Anfield.
The excitement doesn’t stop there; Chelsea will face Morecambe at Stamford Bridge, and Harrogate Town will enjoy a Yorkshire derby against Leeds United. Newcastle United will host League Two side Bromley, while Aston Villa will square off against West Ham United in the second all-Premier League tie of the round.
Full draw for FA Cup third-round
– Southampton vs. Swansea City
– Arsenal vs. Manchester United
– Exeter City vs. Oxford United
– Leyton Orient vs. Derby County
– Reading vs. Burnley
– Aston Villa vs. West Ham United
– Norwich City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
– Manchester City vs. Salford City
– Millwall vs. Dagenham & Redbridge
– Liverpool vs. Accrington Stanley
– Bristol City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
– Preston North End vs. Charlton Athletic
– Chelsea vs. Morecambe
– Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn Rovers
– Bournemouth vs. West Bromwich Albion
– Mansfield Town vs. Wigan Athletic
– Tamworth vs. Tottenham Hotspur
– Hull City vs. Doncaster Rovers
– Sunderland vs. Stoke City
– Leicester City vs. Queens Park Rangers
– Brentford vs. Plymouth Argyle
– Coventry City vs. Sheffield Wednesday
– Newcastle United vs. Bromley
– Everton vs. Peterborough United
– Wycombe Wanderers vs. Portsmouth
– Birmingham City vs. Lincoln City
– Leeds United vs. Harrogate Town
– Nottingham Forest vs. Luton Town
– Sheffield United vs. Cardiff City
– Ipswich Town vs. Bristol Rovers
– Fulham vs. Watford
– Crystal Palace vs. Stockport County
