The third round of the 2023-24 FA Cup will begin on January 6. It is the world’s oldest, largest, and most historic club cup competition, with over 700 teams competing for the title. Things start to heat up in the third round when Premier League clubs begin their campaigns.
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What is the significance of this story?
The FA Cup is split into two halves: qualifying and the main event. The main event consists of five rounds prior to the quarter-final, semi-final, and final. Notably, Premier League and Championship clubs begin competing in the third round. The first FA Cup was played in the 1871-72 season. The prestigious cup competition is in its 143rd year.
Third round of the FA Cup: Important games
Arsenal vs. Liverpool is undoubtedly the most important match of the third round of the 2023-24 FA Cup. Newcastle United, on the other hand, will face arch-rivals Sunderland, while Tottenham will face Burnley. Manchester City will kick off their season against Huddersfield Town, while Manchester United will take on Wigan Athletic. Crystal Palace will play Everton, while Chelsea will play Preston North End.
A look at the FA Cup’s structure
Extra Preliminary, Preliminary, First Qualifying, Second Qualifying, Third Qualifying, and Fourth Qualifying Rounds are completed before the tournament begins. The first round has also concluded, and the second round will conclude on December 13.
Third Round Proper: January 6, 2024
Fourth Round Proper: January 27, 2024
Fifth Round Proper: February 28, 2024
Quarter-Final: March 16, 2024
Semi-Final: April 20, 2024
Final: May 25.
Arsenal has won 14 FA Cups!
Arsenal has won the FACup 14 times, while Manchester United has won it 12 times. Manchester City won the FA Cup last season, defeating Manchester United in the final. It was their seventh championship. Blackburn Rovers and Wolves hold the record for winning the title three times in a row. While Chelsea suffered three consecutive FACup finals defeats.
Who is the FACup’s leading goal scorer?
Harry Cursham of Notts County holds the FACup goal-scoring record with 49 goals in 44 appearances from 1877 to 1891. Ian Rush came close to breaking this record during his career, scoring 44 FA Cup goals. In the 1929-30 FA Cup season, Wimbledon’s William Dowden scored 19 goals, the most in a particular season.
More information on the FA Cup
Ashley Cole is the only player to have won the FA Cup seven times. He won three Premier League titles with Arsenal and four with Chelsea. Arsene Wenger has won the Premier League title seven times, the most of any manager. He won the Premier League with Arsenal in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014, 2015, and 2017. In the 2009 final, Louis Saha scored the fastest goal in 25 seconds.
Who are the candidates this time?
Arsenal have been in sensational form in the Premier League, and Mikel Arteta’s side will be hoping to replicate that in the FA Cup. Arsenal, on the other hand, will face a difficult test in Liverpool, who won the trophy in 2021-22. Champions City are the overwhelming favorites. Tottenham can be an exciting prospect under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou. Aston Villa and Newcastle United have outside chances.