One of the biggest and most popular weekend’s in English football – the FA Cup third round – begins on Friday, with a couple of mouthwatering games.

Indeed, the opening game of third round is arguably the biggest contest of the whole third round as Liverpool entertain neighbours Everton at Anfield.

The second game sees Manchester United host high-flying Championship outfit Derby, looking to avoid the first upset of the third round.

See below for a preview on each game, including predictions from our own Football Insider Graeme Bailey and bet365’s Steve Freeth.

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Liverpool 19:55 Everton
Anfield

MATCH ODDS: Liverpool 9/20 Draw 18/5 Everton 15/2
bet365 Pick: Draw @18/5
GRAEME SAYS: Should be a cracking game, and I think that Everton could cause a shock…1-2

Manchester United 20:00 Derby County
Old Trafford

MATCH ODDS: Man Utd 2/7 Draw 5/1 Derby 11/1
bet365 Pick: Draw HT Man Utd FT @13/5
GRAEME SAYS: Has to be a home win, although could be close…3-1