Football fans eagerly anticipate the next round of the FA Cup as the third round concludes with thrilling fixtures. The fourth round, scheduled for the weekend of 27th and 28th January, promises more excitement.
Third Round Highlights
The third round delivered remarkable performances, featuring defending champions Manchester City’s dominant 5-0 victory. Chelsea secured a convincing 4-0 win against Preston North End, while Manchester United triumphed 2-0 over Wigan, with goals from Diago Dalot and a Bruno Fernandes penalty in the second half.
Arsenal’s recent struggles continued with a loss to Liverpool, marked by an own goal and a late strike. Eddie Howe’s Newcastle impressed with a comfortable three-goal victory against Sunderland, while Tottenham narrowly won against Burnley, setting up a clash with Manchester City in the upcoming round.
Maidstone, a National League South team, created the biggest shock of the third round by defeating League One side Stevenage and advancing to the final 32 of the competition.
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FA Cup – Third Round Replays
Replays of the third round are scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, with Everton and Crystal Palace’s clash set for Wednesday, January 17.
FA Cup – Fourth Round Fixtures
The eagerly awaited draw for the fourth round, conducted on Monday night, unveiled the following fixture list for the last 32 of the FA Cup:
- Watford v Southampton
- Blackburn Rovers v Wrexham
- AFC Bournemouth v Swansea City
- West Bromwich Albion v Brentford or Wolverhampton Wanderers
- West Ham United or Bristol City v Nottingham Forest or Blackpool
- Leicester City v Hull City or Birmingham City
- Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City
- Chelsea v Aston Villa
- Ipswich Town v Maidstone United
- Liverpool v Norwich City or Bristol Rovers
- Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City
- Leeds United v Plymouth Argyle
- Crystal Palace or Everton v Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers
- Newport County or Eastleigh v Manchester United
- Sheffield United v Brighton & Hove Albion
- Fulham v Newcastle United
Conclusion
With football enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the fourth round, the FA Cup continues to provide enthralling moments and unexpected results. Stay tuned for more football highlights, and explore “Football in 2023: Highlights” for additional insights into the world of football.
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