Hello and welcome to the Manchester Evening News' live coverage of the [FA Cup](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup#:~:text=Manchester%20City%20lost%20the%20FA,summer%20schedule%20will%20look%20like.&text=These%20are%20the%20moments%20you,against%20Crystal%20Palace%20at%20Wembley.) third round draw this evening.
After qualifying rounds and two proper rounds this season, England's famous domestic cup enters the most exciting stage this evening as Premier League and Championship clubs enter the competition.
Manchester United, Manchester City and the rest of the Premier League will learn their first opponents of this season's edition of the tournament. Last year, United fell at the fifth round stage to Fulham, while Pep Guardiola's men finished runners-up after losing to Crystal Palace in the final.
Non-league sides Macclesfield, Boreham Wood and Weston-super-Mare booked their place in the draw over the weekend. Brackley Town could join them if they beat League One side Burton Albion after the draw.
**_The Manchester Evening News will bring you all the latest news and updates in our live blog below._**
Josh Holland
Hello football fans! It's the FA Cup third round draw this evening, and for many, today's occasion is one of the most exciting in the calendar as lower league teams pray for a big coup in the draw!
Join us as we bring you the details of the draw, how to watch it, the ball numbers and more!
The FA Cup trophy (Image: PA)