EXETER CITY have been desperately fighting to keep themselves afloat – and a trip to seven-time winners Manchester City in the FA Cup third round may bring them back from the brink. The

Among the notable possible opponents in the FA Cup third round draw on Monday evening were the likes of Weston Super Mare, Boreham Wood, Salford City, Macclesfield FC, and Grimsby Town.

As Exeter City draw Manchester City in the FA Cup, could the game help the League One club's financial problems?

The FA Cup third round draw takes place on Monday night with Premier League and Championship clubs entering the competitions after the weekend's action

Holders Crystal Palace will begin the defence of their FA Cup trophy against Macclesfield. Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 in last season’s FA Cup final at Wembley to secure the first major trophy in the club’s history.

It is great from the financial point of view but I want to look at it as a football game as well - and it’s a team I know how to beat in the FA Cup!"

A late trio of goals helped City's Under-18s secure a dramatic 3-1 comeback win over Fulham to confirm our place in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.

Manchester United will face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Emirates FA Cup third round at Old Trafford on Sunday 11 January. Ruben Amorim's side will begin our quest for silverware at 16:30 GMT.