Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Arsenal - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - December 31, 2023 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
(Reuters) - Neither Arsenal nor Liverpool would have preferred to play each other in the third round of the FA Cup but the north London club's manager Mikel Arteta hopes the "incredible clash" signals the start of another good run in the competition.
Arteta won the FA Cup in his first season with Arsenal in 2019-20, beating Manchester City and Chelsea to lift the trophy and extend the club's record to 14 titles. Liverpool have won the cup eight times.
