How to watch live matches including Arsenal v Manchester United and follow all the action across the BBC

The enduring third spherical will get underway on Thursday 9 January, with each Championship and Premier League membership throughout the UK becoming a member of the competitors. The magic of the FA Cup is reside on BBC TV, radio and on-line all through the weekend.

The BBC is bringing audiences collectively to get pleasure from a few of the largest clashes of the spherical, together with present holders Manchester United, who face report 14 instances winners Arsenal, and North West derby, Manchester Metropolis v Salford Metropolis.

Reside audio commentary of chosen fixtures is out there on BBC Radio 5 Reside and 5 Sports activities Further, and followers can preserve updated with the largest information tales and all of the scores on the BBC Sport web site and app, in addition to highlights of each match. Complete protection of all this weekend’s matches can be out there on BBC native radio and BBC Sounds.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport says: “Everybody has their favorite reminiscence of FA Cup third spherical weekend and hopefully this yr will carry lots extra. Whether or not it is the titanic tussle between Arsenal and Manchester United or a workforce decrease down the pyramid springing a shock, we are going to carry you each second that issues.”

Kicking off the third spherical, Sheffield United face Cardiff Metropolis, reside on BBC One Wales and iPlayer on Thursday 9 January. Protection is offered by Catrin Heledd and begins at 6.45pm. On the identical night, Everton tackle Peterborough United, with reside protection on BBC iPlayer from 7.35pm.

On Saturday 11 January, League Two Salford Metropolis intention to trigger upset towards neighbours and reigning Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis. Protection is reside on BBC One from 5:30pm and offered by Mark Chapman. From 5.35pm on BBC iPlayer, fellow Yorkshire sides Leeds United and Harrogate City meet.

Last Rating, offered by Jason Mohammad, has updates and experiences from all of Saturday’s ties from 2.30pm on iPlayer and 4pm on BBC One.

There are prolonged highlights from Chelsea v Morecambe and Leicester v Queens Park Rangers on the BBC Sport Web site and app, and all the day’s finest motion will be discovered on Match of the Day, hosted by Kelly Somers on BBC One and iPlayer from 10.30pm.

On Sunday 12 January, Gary Lineker introduces reside protection on BBC One as the 2 most profitable sides in FA Cup historical past – Arsenal and Manchester United – battle it out for a spot within the fourth spherical. Protection begins from 2:30pm, and the fourth spherical draw will observe the conclusion of the match. In the meantime, Newcastle tackle third spherical debutants Bromley, with reside protection on BBC iPlayer from 2.50pm.

The identical afternoon, reside on BBC Two Wales and iPlayer, Premier League strugglers Southampton host Championship facet Swansea Metropolis. Protection begins at 4.15pm and is offered by Catrin Heledd.

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