"Holders Crystal Palace will kick off the defence of the trophy they won for the very first time in the club's history at Wembley back in May with a shock victory over Manchester City, while Eberechi Eze - the scorer in that final - will hope to help Arsenal extend their record number of FA Cup successes this season as Chelsea also aim to make up for a poor showing last year."
"Manchester United are seeking to reclaim the trophy they won in 2023-24, Tottenham are hunting for more silverware after ending the long trophy drought with success in the Europa League almost seven months ago, while the FA Cup may represent Liverpool's best chance of a trophy this season. It has been an eventful competition for non-league sides Macclesfield and Weston-super-Mare who made it through with wins over the weekend."
The FA Cup third round draw takes place tonight as Premier League and Championship clubs enter. Holders Crystal Palace will begin the defence of the trophy they won with a shock victory over Manchester City. Eberechi Eze, the scorer in that final, will hope to help Arsenal, while Chelsea aim to improve after a poor showing last year. Manchester United seek to reclaim the trophy they won in 2023-24. Tottenham seek more silverware after the Europa League triumph and the FA Cup may be Liverpool's best chance this season. Non-league sides Macclesfield and Weston-super-Mare advanced; Boreham Wood could be joined by Brackley Town if they overcome Burton. Joe Cole and Peter Crouch will carry out the draw.
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