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,

There are no longer replays in the FA Cup from the first round. That is a new rule for the 2024-25 season for at least six years. When games from the first round on end even then a 30-minute period of extra time will be played and then penalty kicks if needed.

Favorites Arsenal F.C. will look to knock out reigning champs Manchester United F.C. Here's what you need to know about streaming the game.

Altay Bayindir was the hero for 10-man Manchester United as he saved penalties in normal time and in the shootout to send his side into the FA Cup fourth round.

But that won't be the case as Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday. Both teams will want to make deep runs in the tournament, but facing each other, they won't be able to do that, meaning they have to play close to their starting lineups in order to give it a go.

Arsenal and Manchester United are paired together for the third round of the FA Cup, which is the most noteworthy fixture of the round.

Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Manchester 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.