The FA Cup third-round draw has delivered a blockbuster fixture, with Arsenal vs Manchester United FA Cup set to be the standout tie of the round. Fourteen-time winners Arsenal will host defending champions Manchester United during the weekend of Saturday, 11 January, promising a thrilling encounter between two football giants.
Manchester United, who triumphed over city rivals Manchester City to claim the FA Cup last May, face a tough challenge in Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners will look to leverage their impressive record in the competition, having won it a record 14 times.
Key Matchups and Underdog Stories
Other notable ties include Premier League leaders Liverpool hosting League Two side Accrington Stanley and Manchester City welcoming Salford City, co-owned by Manchester United legends, including David Beckham and Ryan Giggs.
Non-league side Tamworth, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, earned their dream draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Tamworth’s thrilling penalty shootout win over Burton Albion secured them this exciting encounter against Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs.
Another intriguing storyline features Everton’s Ashley Young, 39, potentially facing his 18-year-old son Tyler after Everton drew Peterborough United. Young reacted on social media, saying, “Wow…dreams might come true.”
Elsewhere, Chelsea take on League Two’s bottom club Morecambe at Stamford Bridge, while Bromley, also struggling in the fourth tier, will travel to Newcastle United.
Non-League Hopefuls Take Center Stage
Tamworth’s historic clash with Tottenham highlights the enduring magic of the FA Cup. Alongside Tamworth, National League side Dagenham & Redbridge will look to continue their run with an away tie against Championship side Millwall.
For Salford City, a club steeped in Manchester United history, their visit to Manchester City is more than just a football game; it’s a statement of their growth under the ownership of the ‘Class of 92.’
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