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Your support makes all the difference.Saturday sees the return of the FA Cup third round, with 25 ties to be played today, starting with Manchester United vs Reading at Old Trafford.
Jaap Stam returns to his former club for the first time since he was abruptly sold by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2001 following revelations in his autobiography.
Jose Mourinho is expected to name a much-changed team for the tie, as is Arsene Wenger for when Arsenal face Preston at Deepdale in the 5.30pm kick off.
Other stand-out ties include Everton vs Leicester City, Hull vs Swansea and non-league Sutton United at home to AFC Wimbledon.
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Friday's FA Cup results:
West Ham United 0 Manchester City 5
Saturday’s FA Cup fixtures (all 3pm kick offs unless stated otherwise):
Manchester United v Reading (12.30pm kick off)
Accrington Stanley v Luton Town
Barrow v Rochdale
Birmingham City v Newcastle United
Blackpool v Barnsley
Bolton Wanderers v Crystal Palace
Brentford v Eastleigh
Brighton & Hove Albion v Milton Keynes Dons
Bristol City v Fleetwood Town
Everton v Leicester City
Huddersfield Town v Port Vale
Hull City v Swansea City
Ipswich Town v Lincoln City
Millwall v Bournemouth
Norwich City v Southampton
Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers
Rotherham United v Oxford United
Stoke City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sunderland v Burnley
Sutton United v AFC Wimbledon
Watford v Burton Albion
West Bromwich Albion v Derby County
Wigan Athletic v Nottingham Forest
Wycombe Wanderers v Stourbridge
Preston North End v Arsenal (5.30pm kick off)
Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Saturday’s FA Cup third round action.
Jaap Stam will make his first competitive return to Old Trafford since leaving in 2001 as Manchester United face the Dutchman’s Reading side in the 12.30pm kick off.
Arsenal are also in action away to Preston in the late kick off as Arsene Wenger looks to name a much-rotated side at Deepdale.
Other stand-out ties include Everton vs Leicester City, Hull vs Swansea and non-league Sutton United at home to AFC Wimbledon.
Stay tuned for all the latest action, goals and updates from around the grounds here…
As Jaap Stam returns to his old stomping ground, he will be hoping to put an astounding end to United's seven game win streak in all competitions. Mourinho's men are currently sitting at sixth in the BPL table, so there are certainly weaknesses to exploit for the Championship side.
Line-ups should be announced in around 20 minutes. Stay tuned for all the build up.
One to watch today...
Tyler Blackett is also facing his former club at Old Trafford today, with intentions to raise the roof and cause an upset in this third-round clash. The 22-year-old joined Reading after just seven United starts in two years with the club.
The scene is set for a fanatic FA Cup fixture. Kick-off is at 12:30 to begin today's proceedings.
How will the absence of these two United stars effect today's clash at Old Trafford?
The Reading boss marches onto the Old Trafford turf - no doubt reflecting on his time with the Red Devils. However, he's entering this match with his strongest starting side that will be hoping to continue their fine run of form. The underdogs could cause an upset for Mourinho's men today.
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