This will be the 16th different FA Cup tie – excluding replays or second legs – between Arsenal and Man Utd, the second-most of any fixture in the competition's history behind Liverpool versus Everton

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.

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,

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.

Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for FA Cup - Injury situation improving for Gunners ahead of blockbuster third-round tie

The two teams with the most FA Cup trophies will meet in round three, as 14-time winners Arsenal host 13-time winners Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. Both sides will be looking to progress to the next round of the competition and take another step closer to Wembley come the end of the season.

After going down 2-0 in the first leg of the EFL Cup, Mikel Arteta's men look to bounce back against Manchester United in the FA Cup.