Alan Shearer has cast his eye over the FA Cup's heavyweight third round tie as Arsenal welcome holders Manchester United to the Emirates with the visitors major underdogs

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. Goalkeeper Neto could finally make his debut after joining on loan from Bournemouth in the summer.

Ruben Amorim will pick ‘best’ Manchester United team for Arsenal FA Cup clash - United boss Amorim confirmed Altay Bayindir would replace Andre Onana in goal for Sunday’s blockbuster match at the Emirates Stadium.

What is the value of the FA Cup in the year 2025? For followers, particularly those of smaller, non-league clubs, such as Tamworth, who host Tottenham on Jan 12, the tradition endures, as do the paydays that can sustain further years of existence.

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,

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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.