3 Premier League opponents: Arsenal loanees learn their FA Cup draws | OneFootball

Arsenal’s loanees have learned their FA Cup draws for the next round, with a few getting the chance to face higher-tier opponents.

The FA completed their third-round draw for the FA Cup this week, with Arsenal receiving a tie away to Oxford United.

There were also eight Arsenal loanees in the draw, and they’ll play in the following ties:

Patino and Salah-Eddine probably have the most exciting draws, playing at home with Championship sides Blackpool and Hull City against Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Fulham.

Then there’s also non-league Chesterfield taking on Championship West Bromwich Albion.

League One Ipswich Town face Championship Rotherham United, which should be a chance for two Arsenal loanees to face off. Unfortunately, John-Jules has picked up a long-term injury, and there’s no chance he features in the game.

As for the others, Clarke and Trusty are both playing for Championship sides against lower-league opponents, so they’ll both hope to progress to the next round.

Finally, Maitland-Niles and Southampton face a tough trip to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.

With any luck, at least a few players on the above list will progress to the fourth round to keep their loan-club-cup-run dreams alive.

The third round matches will take place between Friday, 6th January and Monday, 9th January.