FA Cup third-round draw throws up Arsenal vs Liverpool clash and huge derby game as Man Utd three-year streak ends

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FA Cup third-round draw throws up Arsenal vs Liverpool clash and huge derby game as Man Utd three-year streak ends

ARSENAL will face Liverpool in the standout FA Cup third-round tie.

The Gunners play hosts at the Emirates in a repeat of the 2001 final.

Liverpool head to Arsenal in the best FA Cup third-round tieAFP

Michael Owen scored twice when Liverpool beat Arsenal in the 2001 finalAction Images – Reuters

The TimesErling Haaland helped Manchester City win the 2023 final[/caption]

Michael Owen inspired the Reds to victory with two late goals at the Millennium Stadium – the sixth of their eight titles.

But there are few sterner tests in English football than facing Premier League leaders and record 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal at the Emirates.

The other blockbuster clash sees Sunderland take on Newcastle in the first Tyne-Wear derby since March 2016.

Manchester City are the holders of the famous old competition having beaten rivals Manchester United in the 2023 final.

Pep Guardiola’s side host Championship side Huddersfield at the Etihad.

And Chelsea will also be at home against lower-league opposition when Preston make the 466-mile round trip to Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United’s run of TWELVE domestic home draws finally came to an end as the Red Devils were drawn away at 2013 winners Wigan.

Ramsgate are the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, sitting top of the Isthmian South East division.

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They played in the preliminary round way back on August 19.

The Rams head to AFC Wimbledon on Monday night with the winner earning a home tie against promotion-chasing Ipswich.

Maidstone have already booked their spot in round three, thanks to a 2-1 upset against Barrow, and the National League South outfit are rewarded with a winnable home draw against either Stevenage or Port Vale who need a replay.

And there are all-Premier League clashes as Tottenham face Burnley, Crystal Palace host Everton and Wolves head to Brentford.

The 32 ties will be played on the first weekend in January from Friday 5 to Monday 8 with the 2023-24 final staged at Wembley on May 25.

FA CUP THIRD-ROUND DRAW IN FULL

Luton vs Bolton

Shrewsbury vs Wrexham or Yeovill

Arsenal vs Liverpool

Stoke vs Brighton

Norwich vs Crewe Alexandra

West Ham vs Bristol City

Tottenham vs Burnley

Fulham vs Rotherham

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West Brom vs Aldershot or Stockport

Southampton vs Alfreton or Walsall

AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate vs Ipswich

Peterborough vs Leeds

Millwall vs Leicester

Watford vs Chesterfield or Leyton Orient

Sunderland vs Newcastle

Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff City

Crystal Palace vs Everton

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool or Forest Green Rovers

Wigan vs Man Utd

Man City vs Huddersfield

Blackburn vs Cambridge

Gillingham vs Sheffield United

Swansea City vs Morecambe

Chelsea vs Preston North End

QPR vs Bournemouth

Coventry City vs Oxford United

Brentford vs Wolves

Plymouth Argyle vs Sutton United

Maidstone United vs Stevenage or Port Vale

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Newport County or Barnet vs Eastleigh or Reading

Hull City vs Birmingham City

Getty Images – GettySunderland take on Newcastle in a thrilling showdown at the Stadium of Light[/caption]

ReutersMaidstone United are the lowest-ranked side who have guaranteed their spot in round three[/caption]

The FA Cup third-round takes place on the first weekend of JanuaryAP

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