FA Cup 3rd Round Draw: Arsenal to Host Holders Manchester United




The third round of the FA Cup, the oldest and most prestigious knockout football competition in the world, is set to kick off on January 10th, 2025. The draw for the third round was held on Monday, December 12th, and it produced some mouthwatering fixtures.

The biggest tie of the round will see Arsenal host Manchester United, who are the holders of the FA Cup. This will be a rematch of the 2023 FA Cup final, which United won 2-1.

Other notable fixtures include Manchester City hosting Salford City, Liverpool hosting Accrington Stanley, and Tottenham Hotspur traveling to non-league Tamworth.

The third round of the FA Cup is always a special occasion, and this year's draw has thrown up some truly exciting fixtures. Fans can expect plenty of drama and excitement over the weekend of January 10th-13th.

Here is the full list of fixtures for the third round of the FA Cup:

  • Arsenal v Manchester United
  • Manchester City v Salford City
  • Liverpool v Accrington Stanley
  • Tottenham Hotspur v Tamworth
  • Leeds United v Harrogate Town
  • Newcastle United v Bromley
  • Leyton Orient v Derby County
  • Forest Green Rovers v Luton Town
  • Southampton v Swansea City
  • Exeter City v Oxford United
  • Reading v Burnley