FA Cup Third Round Draw – Premier League Opponents & Predictions – Tough Test For Arsenal & Lucky Liverpool

All the Premier League matches from the FA Cup third round draw, with Arsenal facing a tough test and Liverpool riding their luck…

With the FA Cup third round draw complete, we take a look at who will play who, and who will come out on top.

A replay of last year’s final and three Premier League grudge matches, the third round is sure provide some exciting games.

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Here are all 16 of the Premier League fixtures and our predictions for each match:

Arsenal v Hull City

A repeat of last year’s final which saw Arsenal lift their first trophy in nearly a decade. The Gunners will be confident of going through, but to draw Premier League opposition at this stage is extremely unlucky for both teams.

Prediction: Arsenal victory.

Southampton v Ipswich

High flying Premier League side Southampton face Championship promotion contenders Ipswich. Sure to be a tough match, but Ronald Koeman’s side should have enough quality to go through.

Prediction: Southampton victory.

Stoke City v Wrexham

Wrexham shouldn’t cause any problems to Stoke City, with the conference side heavy underdogs in this fixture.

Prediction: Stoke victory.

Dover Athletic v Crystal Palace

Despite being in the conference, Dover are extremely strong at home. Neil Warnock’s Crystal Palace should go through, but Dover may put up a fight.

Prediction: Crystal Palace victory.

AFC Wimbledon v Liverpool

Struggling down in League Two, Liverpool should easily brush aside an erratic Wimbledon side.

Prediction: Liverpool victory.

Manchester City v Sheffield Wednesday

The current Premier League champions will be confident of breezing past Sheffield Wednesday, while the Championship draw specialists will be hoping for a second leg.

Prediction: Manchester City victory.

West Bromwich Albion v Gateshead

West Brom will be glad to have drawn conference side Gateshead, and despite a shaky start to the Premier League campaign they should have enough about them.

Prediction: West Brom victory.

Aston Villa v Blackpool

Currently rock bottom of the Championship with just two wins from their first 20 games, Blackpool are in horrendous form. Aston Villa will surely be confident heading into this fixture.

Prediction: Aston Villa victory.

Burnley v Tottenham

Burnley have been solid at home this season, while Tottenham have struggled for goals. Mauricio Pochettino’s side may find newly promoted Burnley difficult to break down.

Prediction: Draw and replay.

Oxford or Tranmere v Swansea

Swansea will have League Two opposition, and with the Welsh club in fine form so far this season they will be expecting a win.

Prediction Swansea victory.

Sunderland v Leeds

Leeds are in turmoil at the moment, with the clubs future somewhat up in the air. Sunderland will look to take advantage of this and stroll through to the next round.

Prediction: Sunderland victory.

Leicester v Newcastle

Leicester have certainly been erratic in the Premier League this season, but they may surprise a few at the King Power Stadium. Newcastle have a habit of giant slaying in cups before being knocked out by relative minnows.

Prediction: Leicester victory.

Everton v West Ham

West Ham are looking like a dangerous side this season, and providing they can keep their strikers fit they could pose some serious problems. Everton have been something of a Jekyll and Hyde enigma this campaign, and it’s difficult to know which team you will see on any given day.

Prediction: West Ham Victory.

Chelsea v Watford

With such a huge squad, Chelsea should be able to field a well rested team of world class players against Watford. Jose Mourinho will surely come out on top.

Prediction: Chelsea victory.

Queens Park Rangers v Sheffield United

QPR have been slightly over reliant on Charlie Austin this season, and depending on the team Harry Redknapp names against Sheffield there is a possibility of an upset here.

Prediction: Sheffield United victory.

Accrington or Yeovil v Manchester United

Manchester United have been on a fantastic run in the Premier League recently, but with so many injuries Louis van Gaal has to be careful of over using his players. How much effort will the Dutchman be putting into the FA Cup at this stage?

Prediction: Manchester United victory.