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,

Omer Riza's side will be looking to do something no Cardiff team has done in 52 years when they travel to Sheffield United for their FA Cup third-round tie on Thursday (19:00 GMT). Cardiff's 3-1 win at Bramall Lane in January 1972 is the only time they have beaten the Blades in the competition,

The third round of the FA Cup kicked off on Thursday with a handful of matches across England. Here is what went down. Everton grind out victory as new era begins Scorer: Beto 42', Ndiaye 90+8'