This year's FA Cup third round may not have been littered with shocks, but that only raises the stakes for the next glut of fixtures. Liverpool and Chelsea both swatted aside League Two foes, while Manchester City rattled in eight unanswered goals at home to Salford City.

Manchester United will face an immediate reunion with Ruud van Nistelrooy, as the holders host Leicester City after knocking out Arsenal on penalties to reach the fourth round.

Premier League leaders Liverpool will make the long trip south in the FA Cup fourth round after they were drawn against Championship strugglers Plymouth. Manchester United’s rewards for beating Arsenal at the Emirates is a home tie against Leicester City,