Derby vs. Barnsley (Sunday, 12.30pm)
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An all-League One tie in the third round of the FA Cup will take place at Pride Park on Sunday lunchtime as Derby County play host to Barnsley.
The two teams will meet in the FA Cup for the first time since January 1897 when the Rams cruised to an 8-1 victory in the first round, their biggest-ever win in the competition.
We say: Derby County 2-1 Barnsley
The momentum is with Derby heading into Sunday's encounter and they will be regarded as slight favourites to edge themselves through to the fourth round.
The Rams have already beaten the Tykes on home soil this season and we can see them securing another narrow victory.
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Bristol City vs. Swansea (Sunday, 12.30pm)
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Bristol City and Swansea City take a break from Championship action on Sunday as they square off in the FA Cup third round.
The two sides currently occupy 19th and 15th position in the standings, separated by just six points courtesy of a period of inconsistency.
We say: Bristol City 1-2 Swansea City
Although both clubs have struggled of late, there will be a level of encouragement from their recent results. It remains a difficult match to call, yet we feel that Swansea's greater attacking threat could prove key at Ashton Gate.
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Stockport vs. Walsall (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Stockport County and Walsall will put their League Two duties to one side when they lock horns in the third round of the FA Cup at Edgeley Park on Sunday afternoon.
The two teams have previously met twice in the FA Cup, with the Saddlers coming out on top in both matches, securing a 2-0 victory in November 1979 before winning 2-1 in November 1984.
We say: Stockport County 2-1 Walsall
Both Stockport and Walsall will fancy their chances of coming out on top on Sunday and will be motivated by the prospect of facing Premier League opposition in the fourth round.
The Hatters were dominant in their last meeting with the Saddlers and we expect their quality in the final third to edge them through to Monday's fourth-round draw.
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Cardiff vs. Leeds (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Two out-of-form sides face off in South Wales on Sunday afternoon when Cardiff City play host to Leeds United in the third round of the FA Cup.
While the Bluebirds have failed to win any of their last seven Championship matches, the Whites are seeking to end a five-game winless run across all competitions.
We say: Cardiff City 1-3 Leeds United
A closely-fought contest between two teams who are desperate to turn their fortunes around is to be expected on Sunday, with Leeds heading to South Wales as favourites to come out on top.
Although Marsch is likely to rotate, the West Yorkshire outfit should have enough quality in their squad to book their place in Monday's fourth-round draw.
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Norwich vs. Blackburn (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers take a break from trying to earn promotion from the Championship on Sunday as they square off in the FA Cup third round.
Although the teams sit in 11th and third position respectively, just six points separate them in the second-tier standings.
We say: Norwich City 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
Regardless of whether Wagner is in charge at the weekend, you would have to expect Norwich's squad to react positively to the appointment. With that in mind, we feel that the Canaries may be able to edge this contest by the odd goal in three.
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Hartlepool vs. Stoke (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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League Two hosts the Championship at the Suit Direct Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Hartlepool United battle it out with Stoke City for a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
United are coming into this cup clash after a six-goal thriller with Harrogate United last week, whereas Stoke were denied any points against Preston North End after conceding a last-minute header.
We say: Hartlepool United 0-2 Stoke City
Hartlepool have nothing to lose as they head into this tough assignment against Championship opposition - something that will make a pleasant change from a League Two campaign clouded with relegation worries.
The Potters are heavy favourites to progress into the fourth round, and with Gayle returning to the matchday squad, they without doubt have enough quality to get the better of their fourth-tier hosts on Sunday afternoon.
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Man City vs. Chelsea (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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Meeting for the third time in two months and second time in the space of four days, Manchester City and Chelsea renew hostilities for Sunday's FA Cup third-round encounter.
Pep Guardiola's outfit travelled to Stamford Bridge for Thursday's Premier League battle and ran out 1-0 winners, despite coming under the cosh for large portions of the match.
We say: Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea
As encouraging as Chelsea's performance was in Thursday's defeat, mounting injury problems, a poor streak of form and lack of goals away from home should cost them dear once more.
Guardiola possesses far more senior options for change, and we are struggling to envisage anything other than yet another miserable afternoon for Chelsea against Man City, who ought to advance to round four with minimal difficulty.
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Aston Villa vs. Stevenage (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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League Two side Stevenage travel to the West Midlands with an FA Cup giant killing on their minds as they meet Premier League mid-table outfit Aston Villa at Villa Park.
While the hosts are currently focusing on breaking into the top half in the top flight, the visitors are embarking on their own quest for promotion to League One.
We say: Aston Villa 2-0 Stevenage
With nothing to lose and an impressive unbeaten League Two streak to shout about, Stevenage can play without fear on the Villa Park turf against what will surely be a second-string Lions side.
However, it is extremely difficult to imagine another FA Cup shock taking place in the West Midlands, and while Emery's side cannot expect to score at will, they should still cruise to a spot in the fourth round.
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Barney Corkhill
