The Tyne-Wear Derby stars in the FA Cup third round fixtures this weekend, with three Premier League head-to-heads and some lower league contenders also hoping to make the fourth round
As football continues to modernise and evolve, the magic of the FA Cup remains timeless as footballing minnows have their shot at spoiling the party for the teams plying their trade in the higher divisions.
With the third round being drawn for the 143rd edition of the competition, some exciting fixtures have been confirmed with the draw serving up a huge local derby that could steal the show.
Premier League teams are guaranteed to be knocked out by familiar opposition due to top flight pairings, whilst non-league representatives continue to defy the odds and fulfil “giant killer” roles.
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