Steven Gerrard to face Manchester United in third round of FA Cup; Chelsea host non-league Chesterfield
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Published 06/12/2021 at 19:54 GMT
Gerrard, twice a winner of the competition while a Liverpool play, will take charge of his first FA Cup fixture against Ralf Rangnick's side, the first of two meetings between the clubs in a week. Holders Leicester will face former manager Claudio Ranieri and Watford, while Swindon Town host Manchester City.
Steven Gerrard, Liverpool captain, with the Winners Trophy at the FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium on May 13, 2006 in Cardiff, England.
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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard will face Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup, with his Aston Villa side travelling to Old Trafford in an all-Premier League tie.
Twice a winner of the competition while a player, Gerrard's Villa will meet Manchester United twice in a week, with their cup clash to be held between the 7th and 10th of January, 2022, and followed by a Premier League meeting a week later.
Elsewhere, Non-league Chesterfield will travel to Stamford Bridge for an encounter with Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea in the third round of the FA Cup.
James Rowe's side, who knocked out Salford City in the second round, have earned a high-profile encounter at the home of the eight-time winners.
Holders Leicester will face Watford, managed by Claudio Ranieri, while Premier League leaders Manchester City will be the visitors to the County Ground in Swindon.
League One Shrewsbury Town face a daunting trip to Liverpool.
Non-league Yeovil Town and Kidderminster host Championship opposition in Bournemouth and Reading respectively, while Harrogate Town make their first appearance in the third round proper against Luton.
Full FA Cup third round draw:
- Boreham Wood or St Albans v AFC Wimbledon
- Yeovil Town v Bournemouth
- Stoke City v Leyton Orient
- Swansea City v Southampton
- Chelsea v Chesterfield
- Liverpool v Shrewsbury Town
- Cardiff v Preston North End
- Coventry City v Derby County
- Burnley v Huddersfield
- West Bromwich Albion v Brighton and Hove Albion
- Kidderminster Harriers v Reading
- Leicester City v Watford
- Mansfield Town v Middlesbrough
- Hartlepool United v Blackpool
- Hull City v Everton
- Bristol City v Fulham
- Tottenham Hotspur v Morecambe
- Millwall v Crystal Palace
- Port Vale v Brentford
- Swindon Town v Manchester City
- Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers
- Luton Town v Harrogate Town
- Birmingham City v Plymouth Argyle
- Manchester United v Aston Villa
- Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sheffield United
- Newcastle United v Cambridge United
- Barnsley v Ipswich Town or Barrow
- Peterborough United v Bristol Rovers
- West Ham United v Leeds United
- Queens Park Rangers v Rotherham
- Charlton Athletic v Norwich City
- Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
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