FA Cup third round draw: When and where to watch as Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs ball numbers confirmed

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are just three of the Premier League and Championship outfits who will find out their opponents for the third round of the FA Cup on Monday evening.

It's the first time this season that clubs in the top two divisions will enter the much-loved domestic competition with the matches to be played on the weekend of January 11. West Ham, Crystal Palace, Brentford and Fulham will join the Gunners, Blues and Spurs in the mix.

From the Championship, QPR and Millwall will also be handed cup ties. The London rivals in League One, Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient, have also survived the early knockouts and secured a place in the third round.

Last year's FA Cup was won by Manchester United, who beat bitter rivals Manchester City 2-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium. The London side that made it the furthest last time out was Chelsea, who were beaten 1-0 by Pep Guardiola's side in the semi-final.

When is the FA Cup third round draw?

The draw for the third round of the FA Cup will take place at Old Trafford on Monday, December 2 at 7 pm. The home of Manchester United will host the event after the Red Devils won the tournament in 2024.

Manchester United legend and four-time FA Cup winner Mark Hughes will be joined by former Aston Villa forward and pundit Dion Dublin in picking out the balls.

How can I watch the FA Cup third round draw?

The draw will be broadcast live on BBC Two from 7 pm with a 30-minute time slot scheduled for the programme. The action can also be watched live on the BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport app.

What number ball are Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in the draw?

The third round sees the 44 clubs from the Premier League and Championship enter the competition for the first time. So far, it has just been sides in the lower divisions battling their way through the early rounds of fixtures.

That means a long list of London clubs entering the tournament. Chelsea, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham, Fulham and Brentford will all be given fixtures. Joining those Premier League sides are Millwall and QPR from the Championship.

Here are the key numbers for London football fans to look out for -

• 2 Arsenal
• 5 Brentford
• 10 Chelsea
• 12 Crystal Palace
• 15 Fulham
• 25 Millwall
• 33 Queens Park Rangers
• 40 Tottenham Hotspur
• 43 West Ham United
• 46 Charlton Athletic
• 48 Leyton Orient