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      Peterborough release damning statement after ‘bitterly disappointing’ decision for huge FA Cup tie at Everton

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      PETERBOROUGH UNITED have slammed the “incredibly disappointing” decision to hold their FA Cup clash at Everton on a week day and called for it to be rescheduled.Peterborough were drawn with the Toffees in the third round of the competition and are currently penned to play at Goodison Park on the evening of Thursday, January 9.Peterborough were left furious with the date of their FA Cup clash with EvertonCredit: GettyPeterborough and Everton are scheduled to face off on a week day at Goodison ParkCredit: GettyThe decision appears to have been made by the FA due to a scheduling conflict that also sees Everton’s archrivals Liverpool playing in the city on the Saturday of that weekend against Accrington Stanley.However, the Posh insist their supporters’ needs were not “taken into consideration” by the football chiefs as the current date would make it impossible for them to attend the FA Cup game.The League One side understand the need to avoid having both Merseyside rivals playing on the same day but are strongly asking for a solution.In an appeal for the FA to reverse the decision, Peterborough listed four major concerns.Read More on FootballThey stated: “There are no viable trains from Liverpool to Peterborough scheduled on the evening of the match meaning supporters must travel by car or coach.”Supporters will be required to take two days off work to attend this incredibly important fixture and our younger fans will not be able to attend due to school commitments.”We have never played a competitive game at Goodison Park and interest in the game is very high.”An expected reduced home attendance would reduce the potential revenue for both Peterborough United and Everton.”Most read in FA CupPeterborough chief executive Dawn Gore added that the FA’s decision will cost the EFL club in terms of important revenue.Gore said: “Like our supporters, when the draw was made on Monday night, we were all very excited about travelling to Goodison Park. “We were inundated with supporters requesting details for ticketing within hours of the draw being concluded.FA Cup clash DELAYED as referee is substituted after injury… with PA appealing for new official over tannoy“To learn that the game has been arranged for a Thursday night is bitterly disappointing. “Whilst we understand there are logistical challenges, we do not feel the supporters have been considered in this approach.“We have made our feelings very clear to the decision-makers at the top of the game and want to assure our supporters that we are just as disappointed as they are about when this game will take place and from a financial standpoint, the Club are set to lose out on revenue that would have been greatly appreciated as a club in Sky Bet League One.”Peterborough fans were left fuming, with some of taking to social media to say they can no longer attend the big game.One supporter tweeted: “Can’t even go as I have no holiday entitlement left.”Another commented: “Yet again it’s the fans that suffer.”A third wrote: “Most fans have a few more choice words. Devastated and a total disregard for match day fans.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan said: “Appalling.”And that one stated: “Thursday night is scandalous.” More

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      Fans blast ‘FA Cup is dead’ after discovering third round games being played on THURSDAY as full schedule confirmed

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      FOOTBALL fans are outraged following the announcement that the FA Cup third-round fixtures will begin on a THURSDAY.Tradition has it that FA Cup rounds typically start on a Saturday – during the years when the competition was the pinnacle of domestic footie.Fans are outraged by the FA Cup’s bizarre scheduling for the third-round properFulham v Watford has been moved to a Thursday and will only be shown overseasBut only 10 of the 32 third-round games will actually be played at 3pm on Saturday January 11 due to TV demands.The move reduces what is usually one of the busiest and most interesting afternoons of the season into a handful of games.An incredible 22 games have been moved to Thursday, Friday, Sunday or Monday.And some will be played on Saturday earlier or later than 3pm.READ MORE FOOTBALLIn fact, the round kicks off with Cardiff City’s trip to Sheffield United on Thursday 9 January. While Everton’s clash against Peterborough United and Fulham’s hosting of Watford will be played on the same night.And NONE of them will be televised live in England on Thursday, instead fans can catch Everton on BBC iPlayer and Fulham overseas.Peterborough have since criticised the decision to host their game midweek.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Posh’s statement read: We were very confident of taking a full allocation of tickets for our ever first visit to Goodison Park and what is the final ever third round tie there. “On learning that the tie will take place on Thursday 9 January we are incredibly disappointed that the needs of our supporters have not been taken into consideration in this decision.”Gary Neville tells Salford captain ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ after comment live on BBC during FA Cup drawThe full schedule for the Emirates FA Cup third round properThursday 9 January 2025 – 7pm GMTSheffield United v Cardiff City (Live on BBC Wales)Thursday 9 January 2025 – 7.45pm GMTEverton v Peterborough United (Live on BBC iPlayer)Fulham v WatfordFriday 10 January 2025 – 7.45pm GMTWycombe Wanderers v PortsmouthFriday 10 January 2025 – 8pm GMTAston Villa v West Ham United (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV)Saturday 11 January 2025 – 12pm GMTBristol City v Wolverhampton WanderersBirmingham City v Lincoln CityMiddlesbrough v Blackburn RoversSaturday 11 January 2025 – 12.15pm GMTLiverpool v Accrington Stanley (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV)Saturday 11 January 2025 – 3pm GMTExeter City v Oxford UnitedPreston North End v Charlton AthleticAFC Bournemouth v West Bromwich AlbionReading v BurnleySunderland v Stoke CityNottingham Forest v Luton TownBrentford v Plymouth ArgyleNorwich City v Brighton & Hove AlbionChelsea v Morecambe (BBC Extended Highlights)Leicester City v Queens Park Rangers (BBC Extended Highlights)Saturday 11 January 2025 – 5.45pm GMTMan City v Salford City (Live on BBC One and iPlayer)Leeds United v Harrogate Town (Live on BBC iPlayer)Saturday 11 January 2025 – 6pm GMTLeyton Orient v Derby CountyCoventry City v Sheffield WednesdayMansfield Town v Wigan AthleticSunday 12 January 2025 – 12pm GMTHull City v Doncaster RoversSunday 12 January 2025 – 12.30 GMTTamworth v Tottenham Hotspur (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV)Sunday 12 January 2025 – 3pm GMTArsenal v Man Utd (Live on BBC One and iPlayer)Newcastle United v Bromley (Live on BBC iPlayer)Ipswich Town v Bristol RoversCrystal Palace v Stockport CountySunday 12 January 2025 – 4.30pm GMTSouthampton v Swansea City (Live on BBC Wales)Monday 13 January 2025 – 7.30pm GMTMillwall v Dagenham & Redbridge (Live on ITV4 and ITVX)”We feel a better solution could have been found to ensure all our supporters who wish to travel to the game would have been able to do so.”They also pointed out the lack of public transport available from Liverpool to Peterborough on the evening of the match, meaning fans must travel by car or coach. They added: “We have never played a competitive game at Goodison Park and interest in the game is very high.” Peterborough United Chief Executive Dawn Gore said: “To learn that the game has been arranged for a Thursday night is bitterly disappointing. Whilst we understand there are logistical challenges, we do not feel the supporters have been considered in this approach.”Everton cannot share the same game day with Liverpool, who are scheduled to play at Anfield on Saturday.Other fans were quick to vent their anger at perhaps the most bizarre rescheduling to date.One wrote: “FA Cup 3 Rd on a Thursday evening. A sad demise of a once great cup competition.”A second said: “The FA are really saying ‘let’s make it a Thursday night for overseas coverage so kids can’t come’.”A third wrote: “Sickening. The only games that should be playing on a Thursday night are European ties.”While another added: “This is genuinely the worst possible time for the Everton game. I don’t get it, the weekend was free.”Just can’t f***ing help themselves can they.”On the overseas broadcast option, one fan to commented: “Who the f** is going to watch Fulham v Watford in another country?”The FA website had originally announced that the third-round would take place between January 10 – 13, with another fan writing: “@EmiratesFACup is just dead isn’t it.”Only six games will be shown on live TV – five of which include a Premier League team.Fans were particularly fuming with the decision to televise all Prem clash Aston Villa v West Ham on Friday.Many believed that the magic of the cup should’ve allowed League Two side Bromley to pick up the TV money that comes along with a trip to Newcastle.While Harrogate’s clash with Leeds at Elland Road has also missed out on selection.READ MORE SUN STORIESInstead, Bromley will be shown on BBC iPlayer at 3pm on Sunday, as Manchester United’s trip to Arsenal will be live on BBC One.The other ties being shown are Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley, Manchester City vs Salford, Tamworth vs Tottenham and Millwall vs Dagenham & Redbridge. 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      Fans fume as ‘disgraceful’ TV fixtures for FA Cup 3rd round revealed with controversial match that ‘should never be on’

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      FOOTBALL fans are outraged following the announcement of the televised FA Cup third-round fixtures.All-Premier League ties Arsenal vs Manchester United and Aston Villa vs West Ham will be broadcast.Aston Villa’s third-round clash with West Ham will be broadcast on ITVCredit: AFPBromley’s trip to St James’ Park to face Newcastle will not be shown on TVCredit: GettyThe other ties being shown are Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley, Manchester City vs Salford, Tamworth vs Tottenham and Millwall vs Dagenham & Redbridge.League Two Bromley’s trip to Newcastle will NOT be shown, while Harrogate’s clash with Leeds at Elland Road has also missed out on selection.And fans on social media have vented their anger at the picks.One said: “Villa vs West Ham should never be on there ever!!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile another added: “Villa-West Ham being on TV but not Newcastle against Bromley is a disgrace.”A third replied: “Aston Villa v West Ham instead of Newcastle v Bromley, Leeds v Harrogate or Chelsea v Morecambe.”Just can’t f***ing help themselves can they.”A fourth responded: “Aston Villa v West Ham and, as we all knew before the draw even happened, Man Utd are of course picked!Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe selected FA Cup third-round ties to be televised”Meanwhile, Bromley draw Newcastle and get nothing!!”And a fifth said: “Newcastle vs Bromley, Chelsea vs Morecambe, Palace vs Stockport or Ipswich vs Bristol Rovers were all there for a Friday night fixture and you decide to go with the boring Premier League option…”FA Cup clash DELAYED as referee is substituted after injury… with PA appealing for new official over tannoyVilla vs West Ham will kick-off the FA Cup third-round weekend on ITV on Friday, January 10.Liverpool vs Accrington is the Saturday lunchtime clash on ITV, before BBC shows Man City take on Salford in the evening.Sunday sees ITV host Spurs’ trip to non-league Tamworth, with the BBC taking Arsenal vs Man Utd.And the round draws to a close on Monday night when ITV4 screens Championship Millwall against fifth-tier Dagenham & Redbridge. More

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      Marc Guehi breaks silence after escaping FA action for message on rainbow armband for two games

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      MARC GUEHI has broken his silence after writing a religious message on his Premier League captain’s armband. Guehi – a devout Christian – was warned by the FA not to repeat his actions after writing “I love Jesus” on his armband for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle.Marc Guehi broke his silence after writing a religious message on his captain’s armbandCredit: PAHe escaped any FA punishmentCredit: GettyOn Tuesday night, the Eagles skipper ignored the warning as he wrote “Jesus loves you” on his armband as Palace beat Ipswich 1-0. Now, Guehi has spoken out for the first time telling Sky Sports: “I think the message was pretty clear to be honest. “It’s a message of love and truth as well and a message of inclusivity, so it speaks for itself.” The FA do not plan any formal disciplinary action towards Guehi – despite the breach of Rule A4.READ MORE IN football Instead, they have reminded Palace of the kit regulations that are in place.The Laws of the Game allow slogans “promoting the game of football, respect and integrity”.But the Laws forbid “political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images”.Breaching this requirement is a strict liability situation with the Laws adding: “For any offence the player and/or the team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, national football association or by FIFA.”Most read in FootballFA have disappeared down a rabbit hole again with absurd double standardsBy Dave Kidd Cast your mind back two years to the World Cup in Qatar.There, the FA and Harry Kane insisted that the England skipper would wear a rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ+ community, after FIFA had awarded hosting rights to a nation which criminalises homosexuality.Six other western European nations were going to take the same stand.Until the point when FIFA insisted that those captains making this “political” gesture would be booked.Until the point where that gesture might have some sporting consequence – and therefore a more substantial meaning.At that point, the FA and their six allies all performed a late U-turn. They bottled it.That’s the thing with English football and its “support” for the LGBTQ+ community.READ THE FULL COLUMN HERE The Guehi issue, and Ipswich skipper Sam Morsy’s refusal to wear the rainbow armband on “religious” grounds, will put a spotlight on the campaign that has been part of the Premier League’s season since 2013.Guehi, whose dad is a minister, was one of 19 top flight captains who wore the armband in the weekend fixtures to support the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign in support of LGBTQ+ rights.Ipswich’s Morsy was the only skipper to snub wearing the armband.Speaking after Tuesday’s game, which Palace won 1-0 to ease relegation concerns, manager Oliver Glasner backed his captain.Glasner said: “We respect every single player and especially Marc as our captain.”He’s a great guy, very humble and we shouldn’t make it bigger than it is. Keep it calm. He’s very respectful to everyone in the club.”In football we’re all against discrimination, against abuse, every single part. It was a great campaign and I think that’s it.”We spoke about it. I speak to Marc quite often, he’s my captain. He’s no child who is 15, he’s an adult person like every one of us.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He has his opinion and we accept and respect every opinion. This is the quote of this campaign, being tolerant and Marc is very tolerant so everything is fine.”Meanwhile, Man Utd’s players abandoned plans to wear a jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community after Noussair Mazraoui refused to join the initiative ahead of their 4-0 win over Everton. More

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      The FA have disappeared down a rabbit hole again with absurd double standards over Morsy and Guehi rainbow armband row

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      CAST your mind back two years to the World Cup in Qatar.There, the FA and Harry Kane insisted that the England skipper would wear a rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ+ community, after FIFA had awarded hosting rights to a nation which criminalises homosexuality.Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi wrote ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow armbandCredit: RexGuehi was then warned for writing ‘Jesus loves you’ on the armbandCredit: GettyIpswich captain Sam Morsy didn’t wear a rainbow armbandCredit: GettySix other western European nations were going to take the same stand.Until the point when FIFA insisted that those captains making this “political” gesture would be booked.Until the point where that gesture might have some sporting consequence – and therefore a more substantial meaning. At that point, the FA and their six allies all performed a late U-turn. They bottled it.Read More on FootballThat’s the thing with English football and its “support” for the LGBTQ+ community.They are happy to show them support by virtue signalling with meaningless gestures. Meaningful gestures, not so much.Two years later, the FA have disappeared down a rabbit hole again with their absurd double standards in allowing Ipswich captain Sam Morsy – a practising Muslim – not to wear a rainbow armband, while reprimanding Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi – a devout Christian – for daubing his armband with the words “I love Jesus” and then “Jesus Loves You”.This is patent nonsense. It is discrimination wrapped up in the excuse of a “rules is rules” technicality. Most read in FootballEnglish football wanted to make a stand against the staging of the World Cup in Qatar.But when it comes to allowing Newcastle to be funded by the Saudi regime – which subjugates women and criminalises homosexuality – or for the Abu Dhabi government to bankroll Manchester City, it turns a blind eye.England star Marc Guéhi’s talks about his father’s faith and missing church on Sundays When England defender Guehi – the son of a Christian minister – made his first stand in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle, visiting captain Bruno Guimaraes dutifully wore his rainbow armband.Yet the regime which is allowed to pay his wages clearly doesn’t share the values this armband supposedly represents.On Tuesday, by quirk of the fixture list, Guehi and Morsy – a British-born Egypt international – were pitted against one another, further highlighting the absurdity of one man being allowed not to wear an armband and another man being warned for writing on that armband.Then there is the case of Manchester United’s Muslim defender Noussair Mazraoui refusing to wear a specially-designed pre-match warm-up jacket to mark the club’s Rainbow Laces match against Everton.As a result, United decided none of their players would wear the jackets so as not to disrupt team unity.So United wanted to show support for LGBTQ+ rights – but only until the point that it became difficult for them.Lot of work to be donePersonally, I feel grateful not to have been brought up with any religion in my life and believe that any organised religion causes more harm than good.But I also recognise Guehi, Morsy, Mazraoui and anyone else with religious faith has every right to practice their beliefs.I also consider the principle behind the rainbow campaign to be a sound one.That people should be free to love whomever they want to love, and not have to hide their sexuality.In an increasingly secular society, most people agree with that basic statement.Inclusivity shouldn’t be a dirty word. Gay people have, with good reason, felt excluded from participating in football and attending matches.Sometimes it’s meaninglessThe fact that there still aren’t any openly “out” gay footballers in the Premier League suggests there remains a lot of work to be done.But when campaigns are besmirched by such absurdities as the FA’s capitulation in Qatar and the double standards shown to Guehi and Morsy, they simply stoke the beliefs of intolerant people and are self-defeating. They give credence to the idea that the FA are a fanatically “woke” organisation, when that isn’t the case.The FA, and English football in general, are simply desperate to recognise everyone and everything all the time.It is rare to attend an England match without a minute’s silence. Which usually turns into applause.Often with a recently-deceased former England player or manager being offered a silence in association with the victims of some terrible war or natural disaster overseas. Rendering it all pretty meaningless.Opposite of ‘wokeness’It also feels weird that before every England game, there are around 100 serving military personnel on the pitch.Even weirder when, last month, the opposition was the Republic of Ireland, whose population are understandably not keen on the sight of uniformed British squaddies.This is actually the opposite of “wokeness” – whatever that means – and it is jarring just the same.Then there’s Remembrance Day. I happen to wear a poppy – or, more often, I buy several and lose them all – as a personal mark of respect to relatives who fought and died, and a recognition of my own good fortune in not having had to suffer the same horrors as my grandfather and great-grandfather.But football has taken Remembrance Day to extreme degrees – with The Last Post being played and silences observed as early as October.And it also allows James McClean, an open supporter of IRA terrorism, to make his own views known. Views which are abhorrent to most of us.READ MORE SUN STORIESGesture politics in football have become an ugly moral maze – underlined by the idiocy surrounding the treatment of Guehi and Morsy.In an angry and divided nation, the only intelligent conclusion is that football should be a safe space – away from politics, religion, the military or any other cause. More

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      Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi writes message on his Rainbow captain’s armband AGAIN after being spoken to by FA

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      MARC GUEHI defied the FA by writing a message on the Rainbow captain’s armband AGAIN.Captains were asked to wear Rainbow armbands over the weekend in a show of support for the LGBTQ+ community.Marc Guehi has written a message on the rainbow captain’s armband againCredit: ReutersHe wrote ‘Jesus loves you’Credit: ReutersThe message on Guehi’s armband was changedCredit: ReutersGuehi is a devote ChristianCredit: ReutersCrystal Palace star Guehi did so against Newcastle on Saturday – but added the words “I love Jesus” on the armband. The defender, a devout Christian, was spoken to by the FA, who reminded him that displaying any religious message on a player’s kit is prohibited.But on Tuesday night, away against Ipswich, Guehi wrote on the armband again but changed the words to “Jesus loves you” with a smiley face.The 24-year-old was one of 19 top flight captains who wore the armband in the weekend fixtures to support the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign in support of LGBTQ+ rights.READ MORE IN football Ipswich’s Morsy was the only skipper to snub wearing the armband entirely due to “religious beliefs”.The Ipswich skipper did so again in the game against Crystal Palace.Guehi – whose father is a minister – risked facing action by writing the religious message on his arm against Newcastle.The Laws of the Game allow slogans “promoting the game of football, respect and integrity”.Most read in FootballBut the Laws forbid “political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images”.Breaching this requirement is a strict liability situation with the Laws adding: “For any offence the player and/or the team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, national football association or by FIFA.”FA disciplinary beaks opted to speak with Guehi and Palace rather than going any further.Both Guehi and his club were told that the appearance of any religious message on kits, boots or any other equipment – including the armband – is prohibited under FA Rule A4.The FA declined to comment when approached over any further repercussions following Tuesday night’s repeat offence.Speaking after Tuesday’s game, which Palace won 1-0 to ease relegation concerns, manager Oliver Glasner backed his captain.He said: “We respect every single player and especially Marc as our captain.”He’s a great guy, very humble and we shouldn’t make it bigger than it is. Keep it calm.”He’s very respectful to everyone in the club. “In football we’re all against discrimination, against abuse, every single part. It was a great campaign and I think that’s it.”We spoke about it. I speak to Marc quite often, he’s my captain.”He’s no child who is 15, he’s an adult person like every one of us.”He has his opinion and we accept and respect every opinion. This is the quote of this campaign, being tolerant and Marc is very tolerant so everything is fine.”Armband snubIpswich captain Morsy – a practising Muslim – was the only one of the league’s 20 captains not to wear the Rainbow armband.In a club statement, while stressing their commitment to LGBT+ inclusion, Ipswich admit they “respect the decision” of Morsy to don a plain Prem captain’s armband instead.The statement read: “Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to being a fully inclusive club that welcomes everyone.“We proudly support the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign and stand with the LGBTQ+ community in promoting equality and acceptance.“During this year’s campaign, members of the club’s men’s and women’s first-teams visited our Foundation’s weekly LGBTQ+ football session, while the club also made a joint pledge of solidarity and inclusivity alongside Nottingham Forest ahead of the game.“At the same time, we respect the decision of our captain Sam Morsy, who has chosen not to wear the rainbow captain’s armband, due to his religious beliefs.“We will continue to grow an environment where all are valued and respected, both on and off the pitch.”Morsy has been captain of Ipswich under boss Kieran McKenna since 2021 and also did not wear the Rainbow armband against Palace.McKenna said after the game: “In line with what the club statement said we want to be an inclusive club. We are working really hard on that within the playing group, there is a lot of good work being done. READ MORE SUN STORIES”The club has accepted Sam’s decision based on his religious beliefs and that is a fair assessment.”Sheffield United’s Anel Ahmedhodzic also refused to wear a Rainbow armband in the Prem back in December 2023, but did not give a specific reason as to why, simply saying the word “guess”.Sam Morsy wore a regular captain’s armbandCredit: Getty More

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      Former Premier League manager, 41, left baffled after being caught out by little-known FA Cup rule in extra time

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      RUBEN SELLES was left gobsmacked after not being allowed to make an extra-time substitution in Reading’s FA Cup clash with Harborough Town.The Royals needed extra time to get the better of the eighth-tier side in their FA Cup second-round tie last Saturday.Ruben Selles was left gobsmacked when he couldn’t make a sixth sub in Reading’s FA Cup clash with Harborough TownCredit: PAThe Spaniard thought he could introduce a sixth sub as the match went to extra timeCredit: REXThe rule meant star Royals striker Sam Smith couldn’t be introducedCredit: REXAn extra-time brace from substitute Chem Campbell saw Selles’ troops run out 5-3 winners at the Madjeski Stadium.Star striker Sam Smith was all set to enter the fray before extra time got underway but was denied the opportunity to do so as Selles was unaware of a rule change.Smith had to sit on the subs bench as Selles had already used his permitted five subs in normal time.Selles, 41, would’ve been allowed to make a sixth change during the extra-time period before the rules changed.READ MORE FA CUP NESThe former Southampton manager was left stunned when he was informed he couldn’t make a sixth change.And his frustration stemmed from allegedly being told he COULD introduce a sixth sub if the game went past the allotted 90 minutes.The Spaniard said: “We will get clarification because we were told you can make an extra substitution if you go to extra time.”Their manager was also on the same page because that had been the rule. Most read in Football”The referee said it changed so I need to check a paragraph.”If it should be like that then it was our mistake, but we will ask for clarification.”Gary Neville tells Salford captain ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ after comment live on BBC during FA Cup drawReading’s reward for beating Harborough is a third-round tie with Championship side Burnley on January 11.The Royals will be back in action tonight, welcoming Cambridge United at the Madjeski. More

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      FA Cup 3rd round draw in full LIVE: Arsenal face Man Utd in bombshell tie while Man City take on Salford – updates

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      THE FA Cup 3rd round draw has concluded with Arsenal facing Manchester United in a blockbuster tie at the Emirates!Non-league side Tamworth are set to host Premier League giants Tottenham.Manchester City face the class of 92-owned Salford City and Gary Neville has already been poking fun at Pep Guardiola.While Chelsea and Liverpool also face lower-league opposition.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the FA Cup third round draw with our live blog below…Neville trolls PepGary Neville – Salford City’s co-owner – has trolled Pep Guardiola after Man City drew Salford in a mammoth derby.Guardiola was hit with “sacked in the morning” chants from Liverpool fans after suffering yet another loss at the weekend.And Neville has cheekily said more is to come when City host the League Two side.Copy linkCopiedFA Cup 3rd round datesThe big ties will take place across Friday January 10 to Monday, January 13, 2025.And what a draw that was.Kick-off times yet to be announced, with BBC and ITV broadcasting games.Copy linkCopiedFA Cup draw in fullSouthampton vs SwanseaArsenal vs Man UtdExeter City vs Oxford UtdLeyton Orient vs Derby CountyReading vs BurnleyAston Villa vs West HamNorwich vs BrightonMan City vs Salford CityMillwall vs Dagenham & RedbridgeLiverpool vs Accrington StanleyBristol City vs WolvesPreston vs CharltonChelsea vs MorecambeMiddlesbrough vs BlackburnBournemouth vs West BromMansfield Town vs WiganTamworth vs TottenhamHull vs DoncasterSunderland vs Stoke CityLeicester vs QPRBrentford vs Plymouth ArgyleCoventry City vs Sheffield WednesdayNewcastle vs BromleyEverton vs PeterboroughWycombe vs PortsmouthBirmingham vs Lincoln CityLeeds vs HarrogateNottingham Forest vs Luton TownSheffield Utd vs CardiffIpswich vs Bristol RoversFulham vs WatfordCrystal Palace vs StockportCopy linkCopiedYoung set to face his sonAshley Young has broken his silence after it was revealed he might face his son, Tyler.Taking to social media, he said: “WOW…….. Dreams might come true #YoungvVsYoung”It comes with Everton being drawn against Peterborough. Copy linkCopiedNeville pop at GuardiolaGary Neville has poked fun at Pep Guardiola after Salford were drawn against Man City.Echoing Liverpool fans on Sunday, Neville said: “He’s getting sacked in the morning.”Neville owns Salford with other members of the Class of 92.Copy linkCopiedArsenal v Man Utd FA Cup historyAfter drawing each other in the third round of the FA Cup, it will be the 17th time the teams face off in the competition.They previously met in the 1997 and 2005 finals, both won by Arsenal.The last match came in 2019, which was won by United.Overall Arsenal have six wins while United have eight, while they share two draws.United’s tally of 22 goals is also superior to Arsenal’s 20 in these games.Wayne Rooney is the top scorer in the fixture, with three of his goals against the North London side coming in the FA Cup.Bukayo Saka leads Arsenal’s tally at the moment with six goals, though these have all been in the Premier League.Copy linkCopiedDion Dublin on Arsenal v Man UtdI think that might be a TV game, what do you think?They’re the kind of games we need in the FA Cup.Dion DublinBBCCopy linkCopiedFans say FA Cup tie is ‘rigged’THE FA CUP third round draw led to furious reactions from a few disappointed fans, with some going as far as to describe it as “rigged”.The third round draw’s most exciting tie is between Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United, who will face off on the weekend of January 11 at the Emirates.In contrast, Arsenal and United’s rivals were drawn against lower-league opponents.Manchester City got Salford, Chelsea drew Morecambe, Liverpool were paired with Accrington Stanley and Tottenham will face Tamworth.And some fans believe the difference of quality between those ties makes the draw, which was conducted by former Manchester United players Mark Hughes and Dion Dublin, look suspicious.One fan tweeted: “Absolutely f*g rigged.”Copy linkCopiedBromley CEO and assistant manager reactionBromley CEO Mark Hammond and assistant manager Alan Dunne were ecstatic at drawing Newcastle.But their first thought was to call manager Andy Woodman, who said it would be his dream to face his old club.You can see the video below.Copy linkCopiedDream draw for Andy WoodmanBromley manager Andy Woodman praised his Ravens’ side for marking a new piece of history for the club by getting to the third round.However, he has revealed his ideal opponents for the second round.He said: “There’s loads of big teams in there.“Newcastle would be my ideal one. I love my time there.“I also think for the area, Crystal Palace would be a good one.“Let’s see what the football gods throw up.”After being drawn away at Newcastle, Bromley said on social media: “That one’s for you gaffer.”Copy linkCopiedTamworth draw reactionTamworth have released a video of their fans reacting to the FA Cup third-round draw.The heartwarming scenes saw fans get excited when they were pulled out of the hat, before celebrating wildly when they learned they would host Tottenham.Truly the magic of the Cup.You can see the video below.Copy linkCopiedOther huge news for English footballWhile this season has seen FA Cup replays scrapped in a historical yet controversial move, there could be another huge custom that is axed.The Saturday afternoon blackout could be ended after 60 YEARS.And Sun Sport has been told of a growing belief among league chiefs that the concept is now out of date – and should be changed within five years.The new four-year Premier League TV deal, with up to 270 of the 380 matches being shown live, begins next term and will run to the end of the 2028-29 season.Sky’s £935m five year EFL deal, with more than 1,000 games per season being shown, will also run out at the same time, making way for a major rethink by the game’s authorities.And while the FA, which has policed the blackout since it was introduced to protect match attendances in the 1960s, had previously started its opposition to the policy being lifted, the wishes of the leagues could see a change of heart.While 3pm games across the Prem and EFL cannot be shown live on TV other than in specific circumstances, the UK is the last country in Europe with that policy in place.Copy linkCopiedYoung respondsAshley Young has broken his silence after it was revealed he might face his son, Tyler.Taking to social media, he said: “WOW…….. Dreams might come true #YoungvVsYoung”Copy linkCopiedArsenal v Man Utd FA Cup historyAfter drawing each other in the third round of the FA Cup, it will be the 17th time the teams face off in the competition.They previously met in the 1997 and 2005 finals, both won by Arsenal.The last match came in 2019, which was won by United. Overall Arsenal have six wins while United have eight, while they share two draws.United’s tally of 22 goals is also superior to Arsenal’s 20 in these games.Wayne Rooney is the top scorer in the fixture, with three of his goals against the North London side coming in the FA Cup.Bukayo Saka leads Arsenal’s tally at the moment with six goals, though these have all been in the Premier League.Copy linkCopiedNeville pop at GuardiolaGary Neville has poked fun at Pep Guardiola after Salford were drawn against Man City.Neville owns Salford with other members of the Class of 92.Copy linkCopiedFather v son One tie that has been overlooked is Everton v Peterborough.However, the headline on that draw has nothing to do with the teams, but rather with two players. Everton’s Ashley Young could end up playing against his 18-year-old son Tyler.Taking to Instagram he posted a screenshot of the tie and tagged his dad in it.Young Sr. has won the FA Cup in 2016 with Man Utd.He has played 31 FA Cup games across his career.Meanwhile, Tyler only made his pro debut in October in a 2-0 EFL Trophy win over Stevenage.Copy linkCopiedDream tie for Bromley manager WoodmanAndy Woodman said after Bromley made the third round that he wanted one of Newcastle or Crystal Palace.So landing Newcastle away must feel really special for him and the Ravens supporters alike.Bromley said on social media: “This one’s for you, Gaffer.”Copy linkCopiedTamworth elatedYou just have to be happy for the likes of Tamworth after that draw.The club shared pictures to social media of their fans celebrating wildly with the draw.And who can blame them?Manager Andy Peaks probably summed up a lot of the reaction in the BBC studio.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFans declare “greatest draw of all time””101 places between #Tottenham and #Tamworth and yet I’m still certain they’ll score first from a set piece and we’ll need at least 4 to win the game. #TamworthTottenham #facup3rdRoundDraw.””Some brilliant draws there for the FA Cup 3rd Round!! Minnows off to Prem Clubs great to see.””Greatest draw of all time haha, Arsenal v Man United, Leeds v Harrogate, Man City v Salford, Liverpool v Accrington, Newcastle v Bromley, Tamworth v Spurs and quite a few I haven’t mentioned.”Copy linkCopiedFA Cup dates from third roundThird round: Saturday, January 11Fourth round: Saturday, February 8Fifth round: Saturday, March 1Quarter-finals: Saturday, March 29Semi-finals: Saturday, April 26Final: Saturday, May 17Copy linkCopiedDion Dublin on Arsenal v Man Utd drawI think that might be a TV game, what do you think?They’re the kind of games we need in the FA Cup.Dion DublinBBCCopy linkCopiedDraw in fullHere is the FA Cup third round draw in full1 Southampton v Swansea City 2 Arsenal v Manchester United3 Exeter City v Oxford United4 Leyton Orient v Derby County5 Reading v Burnley6 Aston Villa v West Ham United7 Norwich City v Brighton & Hove Albion8 Manchester City v Salford City9 Millwall v Dagenham & Redbridge10 Liverpool v Accrington Stanley11 Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers12 Preston North End v Charlton Athletic13 Chelsea v Morecambe14 Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers15 AFC Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion16 Mansfield Town v Wigan Athletic17 Tamworth v Tottenham Hotspur18 Hull City v Doncaster Rovers19 Sunderland v Stoke City20 Leicester City v Queens Park Rangers21 Brentford v Plymouth Argyle22 Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday23 Newcastle United v Bromley24 Everton v Peterborough United25 Wycombe Wanderers v Portsmouth26 Birmingham City v Lincoln City27 Leeds United v Harrogate Town28 Nottingham Forest v Luton Town29 Sheffield United v Cardiff City30 Ipswich Town v Bristol Rovers31 Fulham v Watford32 Crystal Palace v Stockport CountyCopy linkCopiedMore reaction”What an FA Cup draw that is!! Liverpool v Accrington. Man City v Salford. Arsenal v United.””What an FA Cup draw that was for the lower league teams.””What a fantastic draw.. The FA cup still has the magic draws.”Copy linkCopiedTamworth stadiumTottenham’s visit to Tamworth’s Lamb Ground will see them squeeze into a stadium with a capacity of just 4,000.Some come down from nearly 63,000.Copy linkCopiedFan reaction”Arsenal again in the fa cup? I’m tired man.””What an absolutely cracking FA Cup Draw!””Got to be the best set of FA cup ties ever.”Copy linkCopied More