The FA Cup third-round draw is set, with defending champions Manchester United set to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
New United boss Ruben Amorim will take on Mikel Arteta’s Gunners in a showdown that reignites one of the competition’s most historic rivalries.
This round also marks the entry of all 24 Championship teams, who join the 20 clubs that progressed from the second round, including non-league sides Dagenham & Redbridge and Tamworth.
In one of the standout matchups, non-league Tamworth will host Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur at the Lamb Ground.
Manager Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs will face the Staffordshire club, while Dagenham & Redbridge will make a short trip across East London to take on Championship side Millwall.
Manchester City will host Salford City at the Etihad, offering the Premier League champions a chance to show why they reached the final last time, as they face The Ammies.
Premier League leaders Liverpool will face Accrington Stanley, while Newcastle United will meet Bromley, who are making a historic first appearance in the FA Cup third round following their debut season in the Football League.
League Two side Harrogate Town will relish a trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United, while Morecambe heads to London to take on Chelsea.
In the other all-Premier League matchup, Aston Villa will host West Ham United in what promises to be a competitive clash.
Southampton, led by manager Russell Martin, will travel to his former club, Swansea City, where he served as manager until June 2023.
The third-round ties are scheduled for the weekend of January 11-12, 2025, promising fans a weekend full of unforgettable moments.
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