Manchester United and Man City learn FA Cup third round opponents as draw confirmed

Manchester United and Manchester City have learned which teams they will face in the third round of the FA Cup next month.

The draw took place on Monday evening, with TNT Sports broadcasting the event ahead of the second-round tie between Brackley Town and Burton Albion.

United and City automatically earned a spot in the third round of the FA Cup due to being in the Premier League, and have now learned who they will face in the competition.

City have been drawn to face Exeter City with the tie taking place at the Etihad Stadium.

United, meanwhile, will take on Brighton with the draw confirming the tie will take place at Old Trafford against the Seagulls.

Third-round ties in the FA Cup are pencilled in to take place on the weekend of January 10/11, with the potential for some fixtures to move if selected for live television coverage.

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