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FA Cup third round draw in full: Arsenal handed away tie, Man Utd face Brighton as Tottenham get Aston Villa
The Gunners, who have been knocked out of the competition by the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City in recent seasons, should fancy their chances against a Championship side.
Arsenal beat Portsmouth 2-0 at Fratton Park en route to winning the FA Cup during the 2019-20 season and Mikel Arteta will be hopeful it’s a good omen as he seeks to end his side’s long wait for a major trophy.
Tottenham, meanwhile, will take on Villa in arguably the standout tie from the FA Cup third round draw. These sides met in the fourth round last season with Unai Emery’s side emerging victorious at Villa Park.
Elsewhere, Man City will welcome Exeter City to the Etihad Stadium, Liverpool host Barnsley and Chelsea have been handed a London derby away at Charlton.
Man Utd have been paired with Brighton in an all-Premier League showdown and holders Crystal Palace will begin the defence of their trophy against non-league Macclesfield.
Fellow non-league sides Boreham Wood and and Weston-super-Mare have been handed third round ties against EFL opposition in Burton – who beat Brackley Town on Monday night – and Grimsby respectively.
FA Cup third round draw in full
Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest
Sheffield Wednesday vs Brentford
Grimsby vs Weston-super-Mare
Cheltenham Town vs Leicester
Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace
Manchester United vs Brighton
Sheffield United vs Mansfield
