Man United have faced Brighton in six previous FA Cup ties and have won them all, most recently in the 2023 semifinals, prevailing 7-6 on penalties after a goalless draw. In the league, though, Brighton have won three of their last four visits to Old Trafford (the lone loss came this season, a 4-2 reverse) and that makes for an intriguing fixture.

Arsenal begins its FA Cup campaign on Sunday with a trip to Fratton Park to face a Portsmouth team seeking a welcome distraction from its struggles in the Championship. The Gunners' dogged goalless draw at Anfield earlier this week has left them six points clear at the top of the English Premier League.