Man City Draw Chelsea In Headline Tie Of Third Round in 2022-23 FA Cup

Manchester City have drawn Chelsea in the stand-out Third Round tie of 2022-23 FA Cup.

Just like in this season’s League Cup, Pep Guardiola’s Citizens will host Graham Potter’s Chelsea at the Etihad at the Third Round stage, as the visiting Blues look to continue their recently strong FA Cup form which saw them finish runners-up in each of the last three seasons.

The tie will also comes just days after the pair meet at Stamford Bridge in Premier League action on Thursday 5 January, with that league clash set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Current Premier League leaders, Arsenal face a tricky away tie to League One’s Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.

Reigning champions, Liverpool meanwhile kick off their title defence with a home tie against Premier League rivals, Wolves at Anfield.

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag meanwhile faces a brutal first taste of FA Cup action as the Red Devils meet Everton at Old Trafford in an all Premier League encounter.

2020-21 champions, Leicester City will visit Gillingham after the Gills defeated Dagenham & Redbridge 3-2 in a dramatic replay.

Eddie Howe’s high-flying Newcastle United face a tricky away trip to League One’s Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, as the Magpies look to mount a serious challenge for this season’s FA Cup title.

Local rivals, Brentford and West Ham will meet in a cross-London derby between the two Premier League clubs at Brentford Community Stadium.

National League’s Boreham Wood will host Accrington Stanley at Meadow Park after qualifying for this round for a second consecutive season.

Third Round ties will be played between 6-9 January 2023, whilst any replays if needed are scheduled to take place across 17-18 January.