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,

The FA Cup third round is here! Here's a look at some of the matches to keep an eye on in England's most prestigious cup competition.

This will be the 16th different FA Cup tie – excluding replays or second legs – between Arsenal and Man Utd, the second-most of any fixture in the competition's history behind Liverpool versus Everton