FA Cup third round draw: Holders Man Utd handed nightmare tie as full draw revealed

The FA Cup third round draw has been competed as holders Manchester United and Premier League leaders Liverpool have entered the competition.

The second round took place last weekend, with the likes of Wycombe Wanderers, Birmingham City, Stockport County and Charlton Athletic all booking their spot in the next round of the FA Cup.

Not to mention Doncaster Rovers, who survived a scare against Kettering Town.

All Premier League and Championship teams have now entered the competition, including holders Man United and league leaders Liverpool.

The Red Devils will be looking to defend their title under new manager Ruben Amorim following the club's triumph over Manchester City last season.

And Amorim's team have been handed a tricky tie at Arsenal, who have won the FA Cup a record 14 times.

Manchester United celebrate their FA Cup triumph over Manchester City last season. Image: Getty

Liverpool, who are in blistering form under Arne Slot, face League Two outfit Accrington Stanley.

Chelsea take on League Two's Morecambe while last season's beaten finalist Man City face League Two's Salford City.

FA Cup third round draw in full:

Southampton vs. Swansea City

Arsenal vs. Manchester United

Exeter City vs. Oxford United

Leyton Orient vs. Derby County

Reading vs. Burnley

Aston Villa vs. West Ham United

Norwich City vs. Brighton

Manchester City vs. Salford City

Millwall vs. Dagenham & Redbridge

Liverpool vs. Accrington Stanley

Bristol City vs. Wolves

Preston vs. Charlton

Chelsea vs. Morecambe

Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn

Bournemouth vs. West Brom

Mansfield vs. Wigan

Tamworth vs. Tottenham

Hill City vs. Doncaster

Sunderland vs. Stoke City

Leicester City vs. QPR

Brentford vs. Plymouth

Coventry City vs. Sheffield Wednesday

Newcastle United vs. Bromley

Everton vs. Peterborough United

Wycombe Wanderers vs. Portsmouth

Birmingham City vs. Lincoln City

Leeds United vs. Harrogate Town

Nottingham Forest vs. Luton

Sheffield United vs. Cardiff City

Ipswich Town vs. Bristol Rovers

Fulham vs. Watford

Crystal Palace vs. Stockport County

When are the FA Cup third round games?

The FA Cup third round is set to take place on the weekend of Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Games are expected to be played across the dates of January 10, 11, 12, 13, 2025.

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