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Welcome to this Hayters TV live blog as Arsenal host Man Utd in the third round of the FA Cup. We’re at the Emirates Stadium and will have live updates from this all Premier League clash…

2025-01-11 21:43:23

TEAMS ARE OUT

Both teams have entered the pitch at the Emirates Stadium!

2025-01-12 14:58:37

AWAY DAY

Arsenal have massively increased stewarding levels to cater for the 8,000-strong Manchester United supporters here. Their section extends right up to the press box. They are already making their mark with chants of ‘Oh Robin van Persie.’

A reminder of the Dutch striker who left Arsenal to go to Old Trafford and win the title.

2025-01-12 14:55:44

Tottenham FINALLY break Tamworth down

It’s taken Tottenham 100 minutes but FINALLY they nudge themselves in front against National League Tamworth. A quick free kick causes mayhem and the ball eventually ricochets off Nathan Tshikuna and into the net.

2025-01-12 14:54:25

Arteta: Calafiori out with "slight problem"

Mikel Arteta on Riccardo Calafiori not being in the squad:

“He had a light problem yesterday in training and he couldn’t make the game.”

LISBON, PORTUGAL – NOVEMBER 26: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on November 26, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

2025-01-12 14:34:59

Amorim: Amad benched because of "small issue"

Ruben Amorim confirms Amad Diallo’s absence from the Manchester United starting eleven:

“Amad had a small issue during the week and that’s why he doesn’t start.”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: Amad Diallo of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC at Anfield on January 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

2025-01-12 14:29:23

Manchester United's team

2025-01-12 14:12:29

TEAM NEWS: Rice benched with Rashford still absent

Arsenal have gone full strength for this FA Cup Third Round tie, with Mikel Arteta making two changes to the side that lost to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.

Ruben Amorim also makes two changes to his side, bringing in second choice goalkeeper Altay Bayindir and Alejandro Garnacho.

2025-01-12 14:09:37

Spurs still level at break

It’s half time at the Lamb Ground and Tottenham are still level with non league Tamworth!

Big second half incoming for Ange Postecoglou’s men!

TAMWORTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 12: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tamworth and Tottenham Hotspur at The Lamb Ground on January 12, 2025 in Tamworth, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

2025-01-12 13:34:40

Today's Programme

Here’s a look at Arsenal’s match day programme, with Myles Lewis-Skelly the cover star. Mikel Arteta’s side will be wearing their No More Red shirt for the fourth consecutive season.

2025-01-12 13:25:22

Tottenham being held at Tamworth

Elsewhere, Tottenham are being held by fifth tier outfit Tamworth with 30 minutes gone in that match.

TAMWORTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 12: James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Benjamin Milnes and Tom Tonk of Tamworth during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tamworth and Tottenham Hotspur at The Lamb Ground on January 12, 2025 in Tamworth, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

2025-01-12 13:10:40

Welcome to the Live Blog!

Hi guys and welcome to today’s live blog from Arsenal’s Third Round FA Cup tie against holders Manchester United.

I’m James St Denis and I will be supplying updates from before, during and after the match!

So sit back and enjoy!

2025-01-12 13:07:05