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The Emirates FA Cup third-round draw has set the stage for a thrilling month of football across London.
Premier League powerhouses Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs, Championship sides like Millwall and Charlton, and even non-league underdogs such as Boreham Wood now have the chance to chase glory, each carrying hopes of Cup magic in the capital.

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00:00The Emirates FA Cup third-round draw has set the stage for a thrilling month of football across London.
00:08Premier League powerhouses Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs, championship sides like Millwall and Charlton,
00:13and even non-league underdogs such as Boreham Wood, now have the chance to chase glory,
00:19each carrying hopes of cup magic in the capital.
00:23Arsenal travel to place Championship Portsmouth, offering Mikel Arteta's side a chance to showcase
00:29their quality while navigating the early hazards that have caught top-flight clubs off-guard
00:34in past seasons. Chelsea make the relatively short trip to Charlton, a tie that carries both history
00:41and intrigue. The Championship side will hope to use home advantage and familiarity with London derbies
00:47to challenge the Blues, while the two sides haven't met for almost 20 years. And it was Chelsea who
00:54that day came out on top, and that season went on to win their fifth FA Cup trophy.
01:01Holders Crystal Palace will travel to non-league Maccasfield, a reminder of the FA Cup's enduring
01:08magic, where small clubs can test themselves against the very best. Meanwhile, Brentford and
01:14West Ham will meet in one of the round's most tantalising London derbies. With both teams familiar
01:20from recent top-flight clashes, the intensity and local pride will have an extra edge, promising a
01:27competitive high-stakes encounter. Full-and-face Championship side Middlesbrough in attire top as a
01:34platform to advance, while Millwall and Boreham Wood aim to channel the Cup's famous history of giant
01:40killings to capture headlines. QPR will also be looking to make a statement as they step out onto the
01:46knockout stage. For London football, the FA Cup is more than just a competition. It offers drama,
01:52history and the chance for clubs at every level to write memorable chapters. As these third-round
01:58fixtures approach, supporters across the city will be watching eagerly, hoping for thrilling ties,
02:04potential upsets and perhaps the next London club to lift the famous trophy, adding their name to the
02:10capital's rich cup legacy.
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