Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Harrogate Town in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

One of the most storied competitions in English soccer is intensifying as Premier League teams enter the FA Cup for the third round beginning on Thursday. In the 144th edition of the tournament, Manchester United will look to repeat as champions but with a tough first-round fixture against Arsenal,

Arsenal ’s fitness woes are easing as they prepare to host Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday. The Gunners have been hit by illness around the turn of the year, but both Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard started Tuesday’s defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.

The two teams with the most FA Cup trophies will meet in round three, as 14-time winners Arsenal host 13-time winners Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. Both sides will be looking to progress to the next round of the competition and take another step closer to Wembley come the end of the season.