FA Cup Third Round Fixtures 3rd January

Manchester United v Leeds United
Ryan Giggs might well be visited for the visit of the League One side – although he did miss the Premier League game against Wigan - but this isn’t just any League One side. This is Leeds United. Admittedly this is also the team who needed a replay to beat Kettering Town but Kettering are experienced giant killers.
Sam Vokes won’t play for Leeds as Wolves have recalled him.

Notts County v Forest Green Rovers
Curtis McDonald will face League Two’s richest only if he can overcome a hip injury and at the moment it’s not looking good for him.

Sheffield United v Queens Park Rangers
Ched Evans will be hoping for another start for Sheffield United. It’s going to be Rhys Taylor’s last game with Queen’s Park Rangers before he returns to Chelsea. Will it also be his first start? I hope so.

Tranmere Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Tranmere’s Ash Taylor faces three Premier League sides alongside whom he really should be playing for Wales in the not too distant future. As far as Wolves are concerned, both Wayne Hennessey, recently relegated to the bench, and Sam Vokes, who has just returned from his loan to Leeds, have a chance of playing in this match. Dave Edwards is still out with an ankle injury but he’s expected back this month.

West Ham United v Arsenal
Danny Gabbidon is still part of West Ham’s hamstring epedemic but Jack Collison is fine and will be looking to score some more goals for his team. Unfortunately (well it’s unfortunate for him) he is playing against Arsenal and Aaron Ramsey just gets better with every game. If Arsene Wenger decides to treat the FA Cup as though it’s the Carling Cup, Wales-eligible Sanchez Watt could be in the squad too.