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ARSENAL host old rivals Manchester United in a blockbuster FA Cup third round clash.
The Gunners fell to a 2-0 defeat in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle on Tuesday night and face a huge uphill task to turn the tie around on Tyneside.
Mikel Arteta will know the FA Cup may be his side's best chance of claiming a trophy this season, with Liverpool running away in the race for the Premier League title.
Ruben Amorim still has slim hopes of silverware in his debut season as Man Utd boss as the Red Devils look to equal Arsenal's record of 14 FA Cup wins.
- Kick off time: 3pm GMT
- TV channel: BBC One
- Live stream: BBC iPlayer
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Early team news
Not long now until we get both confirmed XI's from the Emirates.
We already know Ben White, Bukayo Saka and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out for the hosts.
While Raheem Sterling is back available following a knee issue.
For United, Marcus Rashford wasn't spotted with the squad as they travelled down to London by train yesterday.
And Altay Bayindir will feature in goal ahead of usual number one Andre Onana.
Credit: Getty Results so far
It's already been a dramatic weekend of action in the FA Cup.
Here's how the third-round matches from Saturday finished up, with seven more ties today.
- Bristol City 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Birmingham City 2-1 Lincoln City
- Middlesbrough 0-1 Blackburn Rovers
- Liverpool 4-0 Accrington Stanley
- Exeter City 3-1 Oxford United
- Preston North End P-P Charlton Athletic
- AFC Bournemouth 5-1 West Bromwich Albion
- Reading 1-3 Burnley
- Sunderland 1-2 Stoke City
- Nottingham Forest 2-0 Luton Town
- Brentford 0-1 Plymouth Argyle
- Norwich City 0-4 Brighton & Hove Albion
- Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe
- Leicester City 6-2 Queens Park Rangers
- Man City 8-0 Salford City
- Leeds United 1-0 Harrogate Town
- Leyton Orient P-P Derby County
- Coventry City 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (Coventry win 4-3 on pens)
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The last five meetings between this pair make good reading for Gunners fans.
Arsenal have won the last four games and haven't lost to United at the Emirates since January 2019.
- Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd (December 2024)
- Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal (May 2024)
- Arsenal 3-1 Man Utd (September 2023)
- Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd (January 2023)
- Man Utd 3-1 Arsenal (September 2022)
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Don't switch off at full time
The draw for the FA Cup fourth round will take place after Arsenal vs Manchester United.
The glamour tie kicks off at 3pm GMT, meaning the draw could begin at around 5pm GMT, depending on whether or not extra-time and possibly penalties are needed.
FA Cup fourth round matches will be played across the weekend of Saturday, February 8.
Credit: Getty Mainoo transfer latest
Ruben Amorim challenged Kobbie Mainoo to show he deserves to join Manchester United’s high earners.
Mainoo’s meteoric rise means the England star - attracting interest from Chelsea - is one of their lowest earners and wants a hike to around £200,000 a week.
Amorim, facing his FA Cup bow today, knows the 19-year-old midfielder is a jewel in the Old Trafford crown.
Yet the United chief insists Mainoo still needs plenty of polishing and said: “Kobbie has been improving a lot over the last few matches.
“But I think you guys feel like he is the finished product - he is not. He is really good but can be so much better. He has so much potential to grow up even more.”
Credit: Getty Arsenal’s last FA Cup campaign
Arsenal fell at the first hurdle last season, losing 2-0 to Liverpool at the Emirates.
A Jakub Kiwior own goal and a Luis Diaz injury-time strike saw the Merseysiders cruise into the fourth round.
The Gunners have lost in the third round in two of the past three seasons.
Is VAR going to be used today?
No - VAR will NOT be used at the Emirates today.
This is because VAR is coming into the tournament from the fifth round this season.
Last season VAR was used in the third and fourth rounds, but only at Premier League stadiums.
Credit: Getty Today's FA Cup fixtures
Here are all the third round ties taking place today:
- Hull City vs Doncaster – 12pm
- Tamworth vs Tottenham Hotspur – 12.30pm (ITV1 & ITVX)
- Newcastle vs Bromley – 3pm (BBC iPlayer)
- Arsenal vs Man Utd – 3pm (BBC One)
- Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers – 3pm
- Crystal Palace vs Stockport County – 3pm
- Southampton vs Swansea City – 4.30pm
FA Cup shock
Plymouth Argyle provided the shock of the third round yesterday with a 1-0 win at Premier League Brentford.
The Pilgrims are rooted to the bottom of the Championship.
But they secured the stunning win for new boss Miron Muslic, who replaced Wayne Rooney
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Last time out between the sides
It was Set Piece FC (Ole,Ole) as Arsenal defeated Manchester United in a 2-0 victory with both goals coming from their trusted corner kicks in the Premier League last month.
Jurrien Timber and William Saliba knocked in the goals as the Gunners dominated in the second half.
But will we see more of the same today?
Credit: EPA No More Red
Arsenal will be wearing all white today at the Emirates as the club’s No More Red campaign reaches its fourth season.
The white shirts are to raise awareness of knife crime in the capital, and cannot be bought.
Instead, the shirts are awarded by Arsenal to people and organisations tackling the causes of youth violence.
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Arsenal are facing holders Manchester United in a mammoth FA Cup third round clash today!
The Gunners head into the match on the back of a 2-0 semi-final first-leg beating from Newcastle to leave their Carabao Cup hopes in tatters.
While United put in a stunning performance at Anfield to draw 2-2 with Premier League leaders Liverpool.
United lifted the FA Cup last season after sealing a 2-1 victory over local rivals Manchester City at Wembley.
The win gave Erik ten Hag a reprieve before he would be sacked as United manager in October.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have failed to progress past the third round in two of the past three seasons.
All is set for a cup classic at the Emirates Stadium, and we’ll be bringing you all of the build-up right here on SunSport.
