The highly anticipated third round of the FA Cup will feature a thrilling clash as Arsenal hosts Manchester United in January 2025.
Arsenal vs Manchester United FA Cup third-round clash highlights the storied history of the competition, showcasing two of its most successful clubs.
Manchester United enter the competition as the reigning champions, having claimed their 13th title last season, while Arsenal looks to add to their record of 14 trophies, the last of which was won in 2020.
In other notable fixtures, Manchester City, the winners in 2023 and runners-up in May 2024, will welcome fourth-tier Salford, a club owned by the legendary ‘Class of 92,’ which includes icons like David Beckham and the Neville brothers. Liverpool will also enjoy home advantage as they face League Two’s Accrington Stanley.
Chelsea will host Morecambe, who currently sit at the bottom of League Two, while Newcastle will compete against League Two side Bromley. Tottenham will travel to face Tamworth, one of just two non-league clubs remaining in the competition, with Dagenham meeting second-tier Millwall.
The third round will see the entrance of 44 clubs from the Premier League and Championship, joining 20 lower-league and non-league teams that advanced from the previous round. All matches are set to be played between January 9 to 13, 2025.
Here’s the complete draw for the FA Cup third round:
– Arsenal vs. Manchester United
– Chelsea vs. Morecambe
– Southampton vs. Swansea
– Exeter vs. Oxford
– Leyton Orient vs. Derby
– Reading vs. Burnley
– Aston Villa vs. West Ham
– Norwich vs. Brighton
– Manchester City vs. Salford
– Millwall vs. Dagenham
– Liverpool vs. Accrington
– Bristol City vs. Wolves
– Preston vs. Charlton
– Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn
– Bournemouth vs. West Brom
– Mansfield vs. Wigan
– Tamworth vs. Tottenham
– Hull vs. Doncaster
– Sunderland vs. Stoke
– Leicester vs. QPR
– Brentford vs. Plymouth
– Coventry vs. Sheffield Wednesday
– Newcastle vs. Bromley
– Everton vs. Peterborough
– Wycombe vs. Portsmouth
– Birmingham vs. Lincoln
– Leeds vs. Harrogate
– Nottingham Forest vs. Luton
– Sheffield United vs. Cardiff
– Ipswich vs. Bristol Rovers
– Fulham vs. Watford
– Crystal Palace vs. Stockport