The stage is set for the third round of the FA Cup, and football fans are in for a treat as defending champions Manchester United have been drawn against Arsenal. The high-stakes encounter will take place at the Emirates Stadium in London, promising an intense showdown between two Premier League powerhouses.
In another marquee matchup, Premier League champions Manchester City will host League Two underdogs Salford City at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool, meanwhile, face a potentially straightforward tie at Anfield against League Two side Accrington Stanley, while Chelsea take on Morecambe at Stamford Bridge.
Highlights of the Draw:
- Arsenal vs. Manchester United: A clash of giants at the Emirates.
- Manchester City vs. Salford City: David meets Goliath at the Etihad.
- Liverpool vs. Accrington Stanley: A historic night for the League Two outfit at Anfield.
- Tamworth vs. Tottenham: Spurs travel to face the fifth-tier side.
Complete FA Cup Third Round Draw:
| Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|
| Arsenal vs. Manchester United | Emirates |
| Manchester City vs. Salford City | Etihad |
| Liverpool vs. Accrington Stanley | Anfield |
| Chelsea vs. Morecambe | Stamford Bridge |
| Tamworth vs. Tottenham | Tamworth |
| Everton vs. Peterborough | Goodison Park |
| Southampton vs. Swansea City | St Mary’s |
| Exeter City vs. Oxford United | St James Park |
| Leyton Orient vs. Derby County | Brisbane Road |
| Reading vs. Burnley | Select Car Leasing Stadium |
| Aston Villa vs. West Ham | Villa Park |
| Norwich vs. Brighton | Carrow Road |
| Millwall vs. Dagenham & Redbridge | The Den |
| Bristol City vs. Wolves | Ashton Gate |
| Preston vs. Charlton Athletic | Deepdale |
| Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn | Riverside |
| Bournemouth vs. West Brom | Vitality Stadium |
| Mansfield vs. Wigan | Field Mill |
| Hull City vs. Doncaster | MKM Stadium |
| Sunderland vs. Stoke City | Stadium of Light |
| Leicester vs. QPR | King Power Stadium |
| Brentford vs. Plymouth Argyle | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Coventry vs. Sheffield Wednesday | Coventry Building Society Arena |
| Newcastle vs. Bromley | St James’ Park |
| Wycombe vs. Portsmouth | Adams Park |
| Birmingham vs. Lincoln City | St Andrew’s |
| Leeds vs. Harrogate Town | Elland Road |
| Nottingham Forest vs. Luton | City Ground |
| Sheffield United vs. Cardiff | Bramall Lane |
| Ipswich vs. Bristol Rovers | Portman Road |
| Fulham vs. Watford | Craven Cottage |
| Crystal Palace vs. Stockport | Selhurst Park |
The matches will be played between January 9th and 13th, with some lower-league teams dreaming of upsets against their top-tier opponents. Get ready for a thrilling FA Cup weekend!
