Preston vs Arsenal as it happened: Olivier Giroud's late winner sends Gunners through

All the latest action as the Premier League sides enter the FA Cup

Olivier Giroud applied a tight finish to see Arsenal past a hard-working Preston side (Getty)

Saturday sees the return of the FA Cup third round, with 25 ties to be played today, starting with Manchester United vs Reading at Old Trafford.

Jaap Stam returns to his former club for the first time since he was abruptly sold by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2001 following revelations in his autobiography.

Jose Mourinho is expected to name a much-changed team for the tie, as is Arsene Wenger for when Arsenal face Preston at Deepdale in the 5.30pm kick off.

Other stand-out ties include Everton vs Leicester City, Hull vs Swansea and non-league Sutton United at home to AFC Wimbledon.

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Friday's FA Cup results:

West Ham United 0 Manchester City 5

Saturday’s FA Cup fixtures (all 3pm kick offs unless stated otherwise):

Manchester United v Reading (12.30pm kick off)

Accrington Stanley v Luton Town

Barrow v Rochdale

Birmingham City v Newcastle United

Blackpool v Barnsley

Bolton Wanderers v Crystal Palace

Brentford v Eastleigh

Brighton & Hove Albion v Milton Keynes Dons

Bristol City v Fleetwood Town

Everton v Leicester City

Huddersfield Town v Port Vale

Hull City v Swansea City

Ipswich Town v Lincoln City

Millwall v Bournemouth

Norwich City v Southampton

Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers

Rotherham United v Oxford United

Stoke City v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sunderland v Burnley

Sutton United v AFC Wimbledon

Watford v Burton Albion

West Bromwich Albion v Derby County

Wigan Athletic v Nottingham Forest

Wycombe Wanderers v Stourbridge

Preston North End v Arsenal (5.30pm kick off)

[7 January 2017 10:45 · Jack Austin]

Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Saturday’s FA Cup third round action.

Jaap Stam will make his first competitive return to Old Trafford since leaving in 2001 as Manchester United face the Dutchman’s Reading side in the 12.30pm kick off.

Arsenal are also in action away to Preston in the late kick off as Arsene Wenger looks to name a much-rotated side at Deepdale.

Other stand-out ties include Everton vs Leicester City, Hull vs Swansea and non-league Sutton United at home to AFC Wimbledon.

Stay tuned for all the latest action, goals and updates from around the grounds here…

[7 January 2017 10:57 · Joe Miles]

[7 January 2017 11:05 · Joe Miles]

[7 January 2017 11:12 · Joe Miles]

As Jaap Stam returns to his old stomping ground, he will be hoping to put an astounding end to United's seven game win streak in all competitions. Mourinho's men are currently sitting at sixth in the BPL table, so there are certainly weaknesses to exploit for the Championship side.

Line-ups should be announced in around 20 minutes. Stay tuned for all the build up. 

[7 January 2017 11:24 · Joe Miles]

One to watch today...

Tyler Blackett is also facing his former club at Old Trafford today, with intentions to raise the roof and cause an upset in this third-round clash. The 22-year-old joined Reading after just seven United starts in two years with the club. 

[7 January 2017 11:32 · Joe Miles]

Here is how the two sides will line-up today at Old Trafford: 

[7 January 2017 11:45 · Joe Miles]

[7 January 2017 11:52 · Joe Miles]

The scene is set for a fanatic FA Cup fixture. Kick-off is at 12:30 to begin today's proceedings. 

[7 January 2017 11:56 · Joe Miles]

How will the absence of these two United stars effect today's clash at Old Trafford? 

[7 January 2017 12:07 · Joe Miles]

The Reading boss marches onto the Old Trafford turf - no doubt reflecting on his time with the Red Devils. However, he's entering this match with his strongest starting side that will be hoping to continue their fine run of form. The underdogs could cause an upset for Mourinho's men today.