FA Cup draw LIVE: Arsenal host Liverpool as Man United and Premier League clubs learn third round opponents
Premier League leaders Arsenal will host Liverpool and Sunderland face rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup third round
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Your support makes all the difference.The FA Cup reaches the third round proper in January as clubs from the Premier League and Championship enter the competition.
And two enormous matches are guaranteed for viewers, with Arsenal hosting Liverpool the pick of the bunch. The Gunners finished runners-up to Man City in the Premier League last season, while the Reds are the only club to stop City winning the league in the past six years. Both are flying at the top of the table again this campaign.
Elsewhere, a huge north-east derby is in store as Sunderland host Newcastle United, while all-Premier League ties include Crystal Palace against Everton and Brentford vs Wolves.
See the full draw and all the live reaction in the blog and get the latest odds and tips for the trophy here.
FA Cup third-round draw
Norwich City vs Crewe Alexandra or Bristol Rovers
FA Cup third-round draw
First out of the hat is Luton Town
And they’ll be playing...Bolton Wanderers
FA Cup third-round draw
We’re moments away from the draw now, with Arsenal defender Jen Beattie and former Everton FA Cup winner Trevor Steven in charge of the balls.
FA Cup third-round draw
Here are some numbers to look out for:
Number 2: Arsenal
Number 11: Chelsea
Number 21: Liverpool
Number 23: Manchester City
Number 24: Manchester United
Number 45: Maidstone United
Number 49: Aldershot Town or Stockport County
Number 50: Alfreton Town or Walsall
Number 64: AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate
FA Cup third-round draw
We are fast approaching the FA Cup third-round draw, so here’s a reminder of some more information about the draw and how to watch it:
The draw for the third round proper of the 2023/24 FA Cup will be held at about 1pm GMT on Sunday 3 December. The proceedings will be conducted in advance of the second round tie between Eastleigh and Reading, which kicks off at 1.30pm.
FA Cup third round draw - second round fixtures
We’ve still got plenty of FA Cup action on today. After the draw, Eastleigh will take on Reading with the non-league side hoping to shock the former Premier League outfit. Also on today is:
Aldershot vs Stockport
Chesterfield vs Leyton Orient
Wrexham vs Yeovil
Then on Monday, there’s another chance for a giant killing as eighth-tier Ramsgate travel to AFC Wimbledon.
The magic of the FA Cup third round draw and how Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham changed Marine AFC forever
One of the biggest stories in recent years in the FA Cup third round was when Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham headed to face eighth-tier Marine AFC of Northern Premier League Division One North West.
Two years on from the famous day for the club, The Independent’s Lawrence Ostlere spoke to some of those involved about their memories:
How the magical FA Cup third round draw and Mourinho’s Spurs changed Marine forever
Marine manager Neil Young remembers every kick of their 2021 FA Cup run, which saw Jose Mourinho, Gareth Bale and Tottenham visit Rossett Park in an unforgettable third round tie
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