FA Cup third round: 10 things to look out for this weekend

January 9, 2026

TL;DR

Manchester United showed positive signs against Burnley, suggesting a change in approach under a new manager.
Macclesfield FC, a phoenix club formed in 2020, will play Crystal Palace on their restored 4G pitch.
Grimsby Town, who previously eliminated Manchester United, face Weston-super-Mare, with giant-killing potential highlighted.
Manchester City's recent form has been poor, with Rodri's return being a key factor.
Chelsea has appointed Liam Rosenior as manager, facing the challenge of integrating a talented but incoherent squad.
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, despite limited game time, is attracting loan interest but might feature against Portsmouth.
Everton is considering recalling Harrison Armstrong from loan and may give him a chance against Sunderland.
Leeds United's manager is contemplating dropping goalkeeper Lucas Perri after recent errors.
Newcastle's defender Malick Thiaw apologized for his performance and questions remain about the squad's ability to compete on multiple fronts.
Liverpool, under Arne Slot, aims to win trophies despite a troubled league campaign, needing to avoid excessive rotation.

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