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Published 19:23 2 Dec 2024 GMT
Updated 09:04 3 Dec 2024 GMT

Although the FA Cup is already in full flow, tonight marks the entry of the big boys into the competition as the third round sees Premier League clubs enter the world's oldest football competition.
Current holders Manchester United will be looking to defend their title, while everyone else will be looking to write their own story.
One stand out name in the early rounds has been Tamworth from the National League, the fifth tier of English football.
The draw took place tonight on BBC Two with all 64 fixtures of the third round being drawn.
The biggest draw of the night saw Manchester United drawn away at Arsenal, meaning one of the two most successful teams in the competition will be going home early.
Liverpool will welcome Accrington Stanley at Anfield while Man City will play a tasty game against fellow local team Salford who have significant ties with rivals Manchester United.
Chelsea will play Morecambe while Tamworth got themselves a home fixture against Tottenham Hotspur in a huge game for the non-league side.
Other stand out matches include Aston Villa vs West Ham United, Newcastle vs Bromley and a Yorkshire derby between Leeds and Harrogate Town.
A comprehensive view of the draw can be found here:
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Southampton vs Swansea City
Exeter vs Oxford United
Leyton Orient vs Derby County
Reading vs Burnley
Aston Villa vs West Ham
Norwich City vs Brighton
Manchester City vs Salford City
Millwall vs Dagenham & Redbridge
Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley
Bristol City vs Wolves
Preston vs Charlton
Chelsea vs Morecambe
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
Bournemouth vs West Brom
Mansfield vs Wigan
Tamworth vs Tottenham
Hull vs Doncaster Rovers
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Leicester vs QPR
Brentford vs Plymouth Argyle
Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday
Newcastle vs Bromley
Everton vs Peterborough United
Wycombe Wanderers vs Portsmouth
Birmingham City vs Lincoln City
Leeds United vs Harrogate Town
Nottingham Forest vs Luton Town
Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
Ipswich vs Bristol Rovers
Fulham vs Watford
Crystal Palace vs Stockport County
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