The highly anticipated FA Cup third round draw has set up a thrilling encounter between Arsenal and Manchester United, the two most successful clubs in the competition’s history. Arsenal, boasting a record 14 FA Cup wins, will host reigning champions Manchester United, who claimed their 13th title last season.
The match is scheduled for the weekend of January 11-12 at the Emirates Stadium.
Other notable fixtures include Manchester City hosting League Two’s Salford City, owned by United’s “Class of ’92,” and Liverpool welcoming Accrington Stanley. Chelsea will face fourth-tier Morecambe, while Tottenham travel to non-league Tamworth.
Full Draw Highlights:
- Arsenal vs. Manchester United
- Manchester City vs. Salford City
- Liverpool vs. Accrington Stanley
- Chelsea vs. Morecambe
- Tamworth vs. Tottenham
- Newcastle vs. Bromley
The third round introduces Premier League and Championship clubs to the competition, joining 20 lower-league and non-league teams from the previous round. Matches will take place from January 9 to 13, with fans eagerly awaiting the action-packed start to 2024’s FA Cup journey.