Manchester United have found out their FA Cup third-round draw opponents.
Erik ten Hag will be looking to go one better than last year. They lost out to bitter rivals Manchester City in the final.
The FA Cup is the only domestic knockout trophy Manchester United can win this year – following their exit from the Carabao Cup to Newcastle United.
The third-round draw has been revealed. Here’s who Manchester United will face.
Manchester United find out their third-round FA Cup opponents
Manchester United will play Wigan Athletic in the third round of the FA Cup.
The game will be at the DW Stadium, with Manchester United having been drawn away.
The game will take place on the weekend commencing the 6th of January 2024.
A short trip down the road for the Red Devils. They’ll be looking to kick off their 23/24 FA Cup campaign with a win.
12 time FA Cup winners
United have a long and successful history with the FA Cup dating back more than 100 years. They have won the competition a whopping 12 times – including some seriously memorable victories.
- 1908/09
- 1947/48
- 1962/63
- 1976/77
- 1982/83
- 1984/85
- 1989/90
- 1993/94
- 1995/96
- 1998/99
- 2003/04
- 2015/16
Erik ten Hag will be desperate to go one further this year and secure the win at the famous Wembley Stadium.
The defeat last year was a tough one to swallow for United fans, which ultimately sealed the second trophy in what would become a treble victory for bitter rivals, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
It all starts at Wigan. Come on United!
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