The Football Association (FA) has officially announced the schedule for Manchester City and Manchester United’s third-round fixtures in the 2024 FA Cup. Both matches promise to be exciting highlights in this stage of the competition, with the FA ensuring live broadcast coverage.
Manchester City vs. Salford City
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2024
- Kick-off Time: 5:45 PM
- Venue: Etihad Stadium
- Broadcast: Live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Manchester City, the reigning treble winners, will face Salford City, a League Two team. This match has an added layer of interest, as Salford City is co-owned by former Manchester United legends from the “Class of ’92,” including Gary Neville and Paul Scholes. Despite the vast gap in divisions, Salford will aim to pull off a memorable upset, while City will look to avoid any surprises as they begin their campaign.
Arsenal vs. Manchester United
- Date: Sunday, January 12, 2024
- Kick-off Time: 3:00 PM
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
- Broadcast: Live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
This tie is a clash between two Premier League heavyweights and rekindles a historic rivalry. Manchester United, the FA Cup holders, will travel to London to take on Arsenal, who have had a strong start to the current season. United will aim to maintain their dominance in the competition after defeating City in the 2023 final, while Arsenal will look to assert themselves in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter.
These fixtures offer contrasting challenges: City facing lower-league opposition in a potential David vs. Goliath scenario, and United entering a high-stakes Premier League showdown. Fans can look forward to an exciting weekend of FA Cup action.