One of the most storied competitions in English soccer is intensifying as Premier League teams enter the FA Cup for the third round beginning on Thursday. In the 144th edition of the tournament, Manchester United will look to repeat as champions but with a tough first-round fixture against Arsenal,

The iconic third round gets underway on Thursday 9 January, with every Championship and Premier League club across the UK joining the competition

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is impressed by the impact new boss Ruben Amorim has had on Manchester United, and expects it to be a beautiful game when the two teams face off in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.

Our expert has three tips for Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal legend David Seaman has admitted he’s ‘a little bit nervous’ ahead of the club’s FA Cup clash against Manchester United. In the biggest match of the third-round, FA Cup record-winners Arsenal take on holders United at the Emirates on Sunday.

The two teams with the most FA Cup trophies will meet in round three, as 14-time winners Arsenal host 13-time winners Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. Both sides will be looking to progress to the next round of the competition and take another step closer to Wembley come the end of the season.