FA Cup third round draw: Man Utd, Liverpool handled nightmare tie

The FA Cup third round draw has been announced as the big teams in English football join the competition.

Holders Manchester United, their arch-rival Manchester City and Premier League leaders Liverpool have entered the competition. All Premier League side have entered the competition.

Manchester United will be looking to defend their title under new manager Ruben Amorim following the club’s triumph over Manchester City last season.

However, the Red Devils have been handed a tricky tie at Arsenal, who have won the FA Cup a record 14 times.

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

FA Cup third round draw in full:

Southampton vs. Swansea City
Arsenal vs. Manchester 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

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.