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,

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.

Arsenal will be without Ben White (knee), Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) for their FA Cup third round clash with Manchester United - but, other than that, Mikel Arteta should have a full squad to pick from.

Following his reaction to Arsenal's Carabao Cup defeat against Newcastle United on Tuesday, the last thing Mikel Arteta would've wanted is a ball-related focus this weekend. But that is the case in the build-up to Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash against Manchester United after Mitre's decision to honour the reigning champions.

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face West Ham United in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards preview the Arsenal v. Man United match, including why the Gunners need to score early to increase confidence against a Red Devils team that lacks sound defense.

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