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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)
63 MINS
Arsenal need to step it up a gear and exploit the newfound vulnerability of the Preston side.
Oxlade-Chamberlain drives forward, but his attempted cross is blocked. Corner kick.
66 MINS
Yellow card: Cunningham flies into the back of Perez, and although he gets the ball, he takes the player as well.
68 MINS
Giroud appears to have picked up a knock following a clash with Clarke. He gets up, but he's limping.
Arsenal are looking the better side of the two at the moment, but Preston are still more than capable of causing an upset.
70 MINS
Yellow card: Gabriel clashes into the back of Hugill and picks up a deserved warning.
72 MINS
An Arsenal corner goes in towards the near post and Mustafi connects beautifully with it, but Maxwell manages to react quickly and parry the ball to safety. It's a great opportunity for the visitors.
75 MINS
Substitutions: Hugell is replaced by Makienok
The Preston fans gives the youngster a stand ovation.
77 MINS
Perez delivers a sublime over the top to Giroud, who knocks the ball into the back of the net. However, much to the disappointment of the Arsenal fans - it's flagged offside. The French striker has made significant improvements in the second half.
84 MINS
Arsenal are continuing to dominate possession, but their efforts are going unrewarded as the scores remain level. They continue to press forward, but the Preston defence are holding up on home turf. They have every outfield player behind the ball - they look although they will settle for a draw here today.
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