FA Cup countdown

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The FA Cup reaches the third-round stage this weekend, with Arsenal hoping to become the first club in 118 years to win it three years in succession.

The Gunners start their Cup quest at Leeds United on Sunday, while record 10-times winners Manchester United visit Aston Villa.

One of the glamour ties pitches Third Division newcomers Yeovil Town against a Liverpool side desperate to avoid being on the wrong end of a Cup upset.

Liverpool are 20 points behind Premiership leaders Manchester United and manager Gerard Houllier's reign at Anfield would be under serious threat if Yeovil were to produce a giant-killing victory.

Yeovil boss Gary Johnson said: "You would say we should have less than no chance against Liverpool but the nature of the beast at this club is that the players won't let themselves even think that.

"We want to win. I won't be saying 'go out there lads and just enjoy it'.

"That's not what we are about. If these lads are playing tiddlywinks or Liverpool in the cup they want to win. They are so focused."

Yeovil, promoted from the Conference last summer, include Hugo Rodriguez, at 6ft 8in the tallest player in the league, in their squad.

Three non-league sides remain in the competition and a number of Nationwide League clubs will be aiming to produce upsets against Premiership opposition.

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One shock could take place at Aggborough where Third Division Kidderminster, managed by former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby, face Premiership basement club Wolves.

Other potential surprises could see big-spenders Chelsea at First Division Watford, Portsmouth hosting Second Division Blackpool and another struggling Premiership side, Tottenham, taking on London rivals Crystal Palace.

Everton face Division One leaders Norwich City with last year's shock defeat to Shrewsbury Town still fresh in their minds.

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Assistant boss Alan Irvine admitted: "We will not be showing any signs of complacency when we play Norwich, not after Shrewsbury last year.

"Norwich are in terrific form and they will really fancy their chances of causing an upset. We have got to be at our best and make sure that does not happen."

There are three other all-Premiership clashes among the 32 ties.

Last season's beaten finalists Southampton take on Newcastle United, Birmingham City are at home to Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City entertain Leicester City.

The three surviving non-league clubs all fancy their chances of reaching the fourth round.

Scarborough attempt to reach the fourth round for the first time in their 125-year history when they travel to Southend, while Accrington Stanley entertain Colchester.

And Telford, who beat Brentford 3-0 in the second round, face the most difficult test with a trip to First Division Crewe.

The draw for the fourth round takes place at 1300 GMT on Monday on BBC2 and BBC Radio Five Live and on the BBC Sport website.