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Non-league Macclesfield to face Brentford after FA Cup heroics as Arsenal welcome Wigan Athletic

Manchester City will take on either Swindon or Salford while Aston Villa host Newcastle

The Independent UK · Jan 12

2025–26 FA Cup Fourth Round Draw: Arsenal, Chelsea Land Favourable Ties

Sixth-tier Macclesfield were the story of the third round after knocking holders Crystal Palace out of the competition.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 12

FA Cup fourth round draw: Macclesfield to host Brentford, Villa face Newcastle

Seven Premier League clubs will be visiting lower-league opposition with Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior returning to his former club Hull City

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Man City prepared to overcome obstacles to sign Marc Guehi this month

The Crystal Palace captain’s contract is up in the summer but City are desperate to force through a deal in this transfer window

The Independent UK · Jan 12

FA Cup third round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s football

Crystal Palace’s stars wilt, Manchester City’s youngsters shine, and Liam Rosenior starts in stylish fashion

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

‘It’s just surreal’: jubilant Macclesfield fans reflect on FA Cup heroics

Part-time team’s victory over Crystal Palace caps phoenix-like rise after club was wound up and sold on Rightmove

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

Humiliating FA Cup loss leaves Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner at crossroads

After the Macclesfield defeat, the club must invest wisely to bolster a weak squad and convince their manager to stay

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

FA Cup third round buildup, Macclesfield magic, WSL and a big clash in Serie A – as it happened

News and buildup to today’s FA Cup and WSL action

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

Macclesfield realise impossible dream in rise from ashes to a day of historic glory

Rob Smethurst’s resurrection of a troubled but proud club is timely reminder that football can still be the people’s game

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10

Man City record FA Cup’s biggest win in 66 years with Exeter thrashing

Pep Guardiola’s team put 10 goals past League One side Exeter but Erling Haaland could not get on the scoresheet

The Independent UK · Jan 10