Steven Gerrard returns to Old Trafford live on TV with Aston Villa’s FA Cup third round clash against Man United to be shown on the BBC… as Man City kick off the action at Swindon and Arsenal are also picked for Forest trip

Steven Gerrard taking his in-form Aston Villa side to face Manchester United is the pick of the televised FA Cup third round games next month. 

It has been revealed this afternoon which of the ties will be shown live when the competition gets underway, with United’s clash against Villa a standout.

That game, which is one of three all-Premier League showdowns, will be screened on Monday, January 10 at 7:55pm across the BBC.

Aston Villa, managed by Steven Gerrard, will play Manchester United in the FA Cup live on TV

TELEVISED THIRD ROUND TIES

Friday, January 7

Swindon Town v Manchester City – 20:00 – ITV 1

Saturday, January 8 

Millwall v Crystal Palace – 12:45 – ITV 1

Hull City v Everton – 17:30 – BBC One and iPlayer

Sunday, January 9

West Ham v Leeds United – 14:15 – ITV 1

Nottingham Forest v Arsenal – 17:15 – ITV 1

Monday, January 10

Manchester United v Aston Villa – 19.55 – BBC One and iPlayer

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Elsewhere, the action in the next stage of the cup will begin with Manchester City travelling to Swindon Town.

Supporters of both teams will be able to take in the drama from the County Ground on Friday, January 7. Kick-off is at 8pm, and coverage is provided by ITV.

Six of the ties will be shown live on TV between January 7 and January 10.

As well as City’s clash with Swindon, ITV will also show Millwall v Crystal Palace, West Ham v Leeds and Nottingham Forest v Arsenal.

Everton face Championship side Hull City on January 8, live on BBC One and iPlayer.

Millwall take on Palace, meanwhile, at 12:45pm on the same day.

Each of the clubs chosen will receive a live broadcast fee of £85,000. 

Chelsea, the Champions League holders, will hope to avoid a major upset when they host non-league side Chesterfield – who are top of the National League.

A League Two vs Premier League clash sees Port Vale host newly-promoted Brentford, while Tottenham will take on League One side Morecambe. 

West Ham will host Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds in another standout game, while Millwall host Crystal Palace in a mouth-watering south London derby. 

Leicester City are the current FA Cup holders, after they beat Chelsea 1-0 at last year’s final

Sixth tier Kidderminster Harriers, who are the lowest-ranked team in the competition, will host Championship side Reading, while Rafa Benitez will hope for another positive result at Everton for their trip to Hull City.

Non-league Boreham Wood have been granted a home tie against League One AFC Wimbledon after they brushed aside St Albans in front of the cameras.

The other non-league side, Yeovil Town, will be hoping to shock AFC Bournemouth, who are second in the Championship and flying high under Scott Parker.

THE THIRD ROUND DRAW IN FULL 

Boreham Wood vs AFC Wimbledon 

Yeovil Town vs Bournemouth

Stoke City vs Leyton Orient

Swansea City vs Southampton

Chelsea vs Chesterfield

Liverpool vs Shrewsbury Town

Cardiff vs Preston

Coventry vs Derby County

Burnley vs Huddersfield Town

West Brom vs Brighton

Kidderminster Harriers vs Reading

Leicester City vs Watford

Mansfield vs Middlesbrough  

Hartlepool vs Blackpool

Hull City vs Everton

Bristol City vs Fulham 

Tottenham vs Morecambe

Millwall vs Crystal Palace

Port Vale vs Brentford

Swindon Town vs Manchester City

Wigan vs Blackburn Rovers

Luton Town vs Harrogate Town

Birmingham vs Plymouth

Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Wolves vs Sheffield United

Newcastle vs Cambridge United

Barnsley vs Ipswich/Barrow

Peterborough vs Bristol Rovers

West Ham vs Leeds

QPR vs Rotherham

Charlton vs Norwich

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal

Ties to be played January 7-10 

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