David vs. Goliath: Macclesfield to Face Crystal Palace in FA Cup Clash

Crystal Palace, the current FA Cup holders, have drawn sixth-tier side Macclesfield in the third round. The non-league club, once known as Macclesfield Town, previously reached the fourth round in 2013. The draw also includes standout Premier League matches, with several top-flight clubs facing each other.

The recent FA Cup draw has set the stage for a thrilling third-round encounter, as Crystal Palace, the reigning holders, will travel to face sixth-tier minnows Macclesfield. The non-league club, now thriving as Macclesfield Town, celebrates a history that includes a 2013 journey to the fourth round where they eventually bowed out to Wigan.

This year's draw has produced several intriguing Premier League matchups, featuring Aston Villa's challenging trip to Tottenham and a host of other all-top-flight ties like Everton versus Sunderland and Newcastle taking on Bournemouth. In another exciting fixture, Manchester United is set to host Brighton.

Elsewhere, Arsenal, the current Premier League leaders, are heading to face Portsmouth, the winners of the 2008 FA Cup. Liverpool and Manchester City have relatively straightforward ties against lower-league opposition, with Wrexham preparing for a headline-grabbing home match against Nottingham Forest.

(With inputs from agencies.)