FA Cup third round LIVE RESULTS: Man City hosting Huddersfield, Luton facing Bolton among seven 2pm kick-offs

  • Maidstone progress to next round

    Maidstone United made history by reaching the fourth round of the FA Cup yesterday.

    They beat Stevenage 1-0 thanks to a goal from Sam Corne.

    They currently play in the sixth tier of English football and are managed by Wolves cult hero George Elokobi.

    Credit: Rex
  • Jesus suffers knee injury

    Gabriel Jesus has suffered a knee injury – according to reports.

    The forward will miss today’s clash with Liverpool but The Gunners hope the injury is not long-term.

    Jesus missed the start of the season with a similar problem and underwent surgery for it.

    The injury could hasten the Gunners search for a new striker.

    Credit: Getty
  • Diogo Jota on the FA Cup

    Diogo Jota has had his say on what the FA Cup means to him ahead of today's clash with Arsenal.

    The forward won the trophy in 2022 in what was Liverpool's eighth FA Cup title.

    He said: "The FA Cup is always special. I think it's the cup with the most tradition in the world. - everyone wants to win it.

    "I was lucky enough to lift the trophy."

    Credit: Getty
  • Today's FA Cup ties

    Arsenal vs Liverpool headlines a bumper day of FA Cup fixtures today.

    Luton Town vs Bolton Wanderers (2pm)
    Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town (2pm)
    Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool (2pm)
    Peterborough United vs Leeds United (2pm)
    Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham (2pm)
    West Bromwich Albion vs Aldershot Town (2pm)
    West Ham United vs Bristol City (2pm)
    Arsenal vs Liverpool (4.30pm)

  • FA Cup leaderboard

    With the most decorated team in FA Cup history returning to action today, it's only right that we show you the top five in the FA Cup leaderboards

  • Blue generation

    John Terry previously commented on Alfie Gilchrist's talent having coached him in the past.

    He's a really really good player. He's got an unbelievable attitude. He's been at the club since the age of eight. He performs so well on a daily basis, does everything right. I think he's got a good chance.

    John Terry
  • Amazing Alfie

    Alfie Gilchrist, 20 years old and already being compared to John Terry.

    He was sensational for Chelsea yesterday and we will be seeing much more of him.

    Credit: Alamy
  • ControVARsy

    Arsenal and Liverpool are two teams who have quite often been on the wrong end of VAR.

    So fans want to know whether there will be VAR in their FA Cup clash at the Emirates.

    Well, it's a good thing Tom Sheen has given us the answer we all want to know through his insightful explainer.

  • Unai Emery speaks

    A lot of Saturday's talk was about how Newcastle thrashed Sunderland and how Chelsea destroyed Preston.

    But Aston Villa are also quietly going about their business as they beat Middlesbrough to keep battling on three front this season.

    The first target is to be consistent through the Premier League and then to try be consistent in the Conference League and the FA Cup

    Unai EmeryBBC

     

  • Ow no

    Jurgen Klopp will have to deal without another defensive minded player for the trip to Arsenal today.

    Owen Beck is unavailable for the Emirates clash as he is serving a one-match ban which relates to his time in Scotland.

    Beck picked up yellow cards in the Scottish League Cup matches against Bonnyrigg Rose and Inverness Caledonian Thistle last July. 

    The FA have confirmed that the full-back has an unserved one-match ban from Scotland which applies to his next first-team competitive game.

  • Sunday's FULL fixtures

    Here is what football fans have ahead of them on this super Sunday.

    • Luton vs Bolton - 2pm
    • Manchester City vs Huddersfield - 2pm
    • Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool - 2pm
    • Peterborough vs Leeds - 2pm
    • Shrewsbury vs Wrexham - 2pm
    • West Brom vs Aldershot - 2pm
    • West Ham vs Bristol - 2pm
    • Arsenal vs Liverpool - 4:30pm
  • Don't take the Mik

    Mikel Arteta has won the FA Cup as a player and a manager for Arsenal

    But this might be one of the biggest hurdles he will have to overcome this season, if the Spaniard is to do it again.

    Credit: Getty
    Credit: Getty
  • A new work of Art

    Alll eyes will be on Mikel Arteta's men as they welcome Liverpool to the Emirates TODAY and the boss believes there should be a major change in the FA Cup schedule.

    When asked if the Football Association should consider pulling the plug on replays, Arteta, whose side will also contest a rejigged Champions League next season if they finish in the top four, said:

    Arteta said: "We will see what happens because with the new format of the Champions League, there will be more games (to play) so I don't know how we are going to fit them in.

    "The (mini) break will be minimal and we have plans for both scenarios. We want to win the game and we will try to win the game, but that (cancelling replays) has to be considered."

  • ICYMI

    Every team's main objective this weekend is to be in the hat for the fourth-round draw and SunSport can tell you when it is.

    Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa will all be there just to name a few.

    But will your team be joining them?

    Head on over to SunSport's official fourth-round draw explainer for all the latest updates on when it takes place.

  • Awful kit-clash...

    Fans were left fuming by an awful kit-clash in the Wear-tyne derby between Newcastle and Sunderland.

    Both teams were wearing their stripey home kits, red and white and black and white respectively, but fans could hardly tell the difference.

    It was the first time the rivals had met in the last eight years, and Newcastle clearly had no trouble spotting their own players on the pitch as they stormed to a 3-0 victory in a full-blooded clash.

    Fans complained about a kit clash in the Wear-tyne derby
    Fans complained about a kit clash in the Wear-tyne derbyCredit: Getty
  • Gilchrist stole the show

    Alfie Gilchrist stole the show on his first Chelsea start in the right-back spot, covering for the absent Reece James.

    Mudryk failed to light up the game, despite some positive moments.

    You can check out all of the match ratings here, bought to you by SunSport's Henry Tomlinson and Jon West.

  • Third times a charm!


    That is three wins on the bounce for Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea, and the feeling is starting to return to Stamford Bridge.

    They haven't been the toughest of games, against Luton Town, Crystal Palace and tonight's opponents, but a win is a win, and you can only beat what is put in front of you.

    Things might just be starting to click for Todd Boehly's big spending Blues...

    It is three wins on the bounce for Chelsea now
    It is three wins on the bounce for Chelsea nowCredit: Getty
  • When is the draw? How can I watch it?

    The FA Cup fourth round draw takes place on Monday 8th January, and will be broadcast by ITV1.

    It will be on just before Manchester United kick-off their tie against Wigan Athletic.

  • All the results from the third round:

    Blackburn 5-2 Cambridge Utd

    Gillingham 0-4 Sheff Utd

    Hull 1-1 Birmingham

    Newport 1-1 Eastleigh

    Norwich 1-1 Bristol Rovers

    Plymouth 3-1 Sutton Utd

    QPR 2-3 Bournemouth

    Southampton 4-0 Walsall

    Stoke 2-4 Brighton

    Watford 2-1 Chesterfield

    AFC Wimbledon 1-3 Ipswich Town

    Coventry City 6-2 Oxford United

    Maidstone United 1-0 Stevenage

    Milwall 2-3 Leicester City

    Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle

    Chelsea 4-0 Preston

    Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa

    Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 Cardiff City

    Swansea City 2-0 Morecambe

  • Newcastle cruise past Sunderland

    It was a full-blooded game as Newcastle made the short trip to Sunderland for the Wear-tyne derby.

    A Daniel Ballard own-goal in the 35th minute broke the deadlock, before Alexander Isak doubled the scoring on the 46th minute.

    He then added a second at the death to secure his brace and wrap up the game.

    It was business as expected for Newcastle, and the Champions League side showed their class against Championship opposition.

    Newcastle took victory in the Wear-tyne derby
    Newcastle took victory in the Wear-tyne derbyCredit: Alamy
  • Villa snatch a winner against Boro

    Aston Villa snatched a last-gasp winner against Carabao Cup semi-finalists Middlesbrough thanks to Matty Cash.

    Cash scored in the 87th minute to finally get the better of the hosts to earn his side a first win in the FA Cup since 2016 at a rocking Riverside stadium.

    Villa were dominant throughout, and felt they should have had a penalty earlier in the game, but eventually got past their tough Championship opposition.

    Matty Cash scored a winner as Villa got past the third round
    Matty Cash scored a winner as Villa got past the third roundCredit: Getty
  • Chelsea hammer Preston

    It was not as straight forward as the result showed for Chelsea, as the game went into half-time goalless, with the hosts missing a few chances.

    However, their fortune changed in the second half, after Armando Broja opened the scoring with a header inside the box.

    The floodgates opened after that, and Thiago Silva doubled the scoring with a header from a corner, assisted by star boy Cole Palmer.

    Sterling then made it three, with a Cristiano Ronaldo-esque free-kick which was struck perfectly into the top left corner.

    Enzo Fernandez added the fourth with a tap in that was given onside only after a lengthy VAR review.

    Chelsea beat Preston by a four goal margin in the third round
    Chelsea beat Preston by a four goal margin in the third roundCredit: Getty
  • Man of the match

    Chelsea's man of the match award today for us goes to Raheem Sterling.

    He was relentless in causing problems for the opposition defence, and created numerous chances, particularly in the second half once Preston started to tire.

    Raheem Sterling was chosen as the SunSport motm
    Raheem Sterling was chosen as the SunSport motmCredit: Alamy
  • Full-time results!

    FT. It is full time here at Stamford Bridge and around the grounds, and we can bring you the confirmed final results at the end of this round of fixtures.

    • Chelsea 4-0 Preston
    • Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa
    • Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 Cardiff City
    • Swansea City 2-0 Morecambe
    Chelsea hammered Preston North End by a margin of four
    Chelsea hammered Preston North End by a margin of fourCredit: Reuters
    Matty Cash scored a late winner against Chelsea's next opponents, Middlesbrough
    Matty Cash scored a late winner against Chelsea's next opponents, MiddlesbroughCredit: Getty
  • Chelsea 4-0 Preston

    90+7. Chelsea not settling for a four goal lead here, and they go rampaging forward with Sterling who finds Madueke.

    He ducks inside and tries to hit the back of the net, but the keeper makes the save this time.