Summary

  • 22 third-round ties kick off at 15:00 GMT

  • Coventry cause shock of third round with 2-1 win over Stoke

  • Watch highlights online this evening

  • React to the results - #bbcfacup

Live Reporting

Caroline Chapman, Saj Chowdhury and Tom Rostance

  1. A long wait for blue skies - and a Man City defeat

    Man City v Burnley (15:00 GMT)

    Chris Bevan
    BBC Sport at Etihad Stadium

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    No, this image is not photoshopped - there is a blue sky above Manchester this afternoon.

    It has been a while, but not quite as long as it has been since City last tasted defeat in domestic competition - which was 258 days ago, on 23 April 2017.

    That loss came in extra-time of their FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal and, of their 31 domestic games since, Pep Guardiola's side have won 27 (including two on penalties) and drawn four. Not a bad effort all in all, although I'm sure he will think they could have done better.

    Burnley, whose own cup run last season was ended in the fifth round by non-league Lincoln, will be hoping they are the ones causing the shock this year.

  2. We will have team news coming in shortly...

  3. 'It is what it is'

    Manchester City v Burnley (15:00 GMT)

    Manchester City

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    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola:"We are going to try to play the best team as possible.

    "The schedule is what it is. All the doctors and physios around the world say you cannot recover after 48 hours, in such a demanding competition.

    "All managers give our opinion about many issues. We are going to play and if the schedule says you have to play every two days, we are going to play."

  4. Get involved

    #bbcfacup

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  5. 'Unrealistic things happen'

    Bolton v Huddersfield (15:00 GMT)

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    Huddersfield boss David Wagner:

    "We should not have over expectations of Terence Kongolo after two days but he's a very open-minded character. This is why he swapped from Monaco.

    "I've never been to Monaco but I think it isn't one of the worst places in the world - and he came over to Huddersfield.

    "Is it realistic to win the FA Cup? No it isn't. Was it realistic for Huddersfield Town to get promoted? No.

    "Was it realistic for Huddersfield Town at the beginning of the season to have 24 points after 22 games in the Premier League? No.

    "In football the unrealistic things happen and become possible."

  6. The early games

    Already two games up and running on this stellar Saturday.

    Here are the latest scores:

    Fleetwood 0-0 Leicester

    Middlesbrough 2-0 Sunderland

    You can follow those games in full - and watch the Fleetwood match if you're in the UK -here.

  7. Get Involved

    #bbcfacup or text us on 81111

    Kenny Higgs: Today's #FACup bingo card includes "giant killing", "magic of the cup", "concentrate on the league" and "yeah no I just hit it and it went in"

    Any more for any more?

  8. Get involved

    #bbcfacup or text 81111

    Off to a game? Already in place? Dreaming of a Cupset of classic proportions?

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    Where are you, who are you. why are you?

    Get in touch.

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  9. Can they do it on a cold Saturday in Coventry?

    Coventry v Stoke (15:00 GMT)

    Andrew Gillies
    BBC Radio 5 live

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    Stoke are unlikely to have played on a pitch as muddy as the one they’ll encounter at the Ricoh Arena today. It’s showing distinct wear and tear from the combined effects of football and rugby particularly in front of the main stand. Another problem for Mark Hughes to face on a vital day for him and his side.

  10. Today's action

    With 22 games kicking off at 15:00 GMT it's one of the busiest days in the calendar. We'll be bringing you goalflashes and action from a host of ties, including:

    Bolton v Huddersfield

    Bournemouth v Wigan

    Coventry v Stoke

    Exeter v West Brom

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    Fulham v Southampton

    Manchester City v Burnley

    Newcastle v Luton

    Watford v Bristol City

    Wolves v Swansea

  11. Priorities?

    FA Cup third-round day

    It's been a festive period jam-packed with football. You could hardly move for a Premier League match over the last few weeks, with some teams playing twice in 48 hours.

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    Madness or magical? It depends who you ask.

    But today we move on to another dimension altogether as the big boys join in with the FA Cup!

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    With 22 ties all kicking off at once there should be goals, Cupsets and glory aplenty. A day to become a hero, a day to continue being a villain?

    All aboard...

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