The FA Cup third round takes place between January 4-8 when more lower-league sides will look to cause an upset. Last season, Cambridge stunned Premier League Newcastle with a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park, Joe Ironside firing the League One side into the fourth round. Here we look at five other famous third-round FA Cup shocks.
The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world. Wanderers were the first winners in 1872, beating Royal Engineers 1-0 in the final at Kennington Oval. Arsenal are the most successful team in the competition, having lifted the trophy on 14 occasions, two more than Manchester United.
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It may seem unusual for Brighton to be priced up as favourites to beat Manchester United in the FA Cup, but that looks the correct decision. United’s injury problems prompted an awful Europa League display in Sevilla and may again catch up with them at Wembley on Sunday.
Manchester City are expected to stay on course for the Treble by brushing aside Sheffield United in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final. The Blades have enjoyed a thrilling run to Wembley, including a win over Tottenham, but look ill-equipped for this daunting task.
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Liverpool should travel to Brighton for Sunday’s televised FA Cup fourth-round tie fully fired up on two fronts. The Reds are determined to retain the trophy they won last term and will also be eyeing revenge for a recent 3-0 Premier League drubbing at this venue.
Wrexham and Sheffield United are both on course for promotion from their respective divisions but put those ambitions on hold as they meet in the FA Cup fourth round. Wrexham are three points clear at the top of the National League while United are second in the Championship.
Derby head into Monday night’s FA Cup clash with West Ham in great spirits and will fancy their chances of being competitive. The Rams hammered Barnsley 3-0 in the last round and are on a 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions, including a stalemate at Liverpool in the EFL Cup.
Accrington only booked their place in the FA Cup fourth round on Tuesday night so have had little time to prepare for the visit of Premier League side Leeds. To make matters worse, Stanley needed extra time to get past National League outfit Boreham Wood so the quick turnaround will do them no favours.
Antonio Conte doesn’t tend to take too many chances with the strength of his FA Cup selections, so Tottenham should be too good for Preston. The Italian lifted this trophy when in charge of Chelsea and is expected to target another decent run with Spurs this season.
Man Utd have all but booked one trip to Wembley this season in the EFL Cup and can march on in the FA Cup by easing past Reading. These teams have met twice in this competition since the Royals were last a Premier League club, with United prevailing 4-0 in 2017 and 2-0 four years ago.