The 2025/26 FA Cup third round takes place this weekend and with it comes the entry of the English Premier League sides into the competition.

Sunday afternoon will see Leeds, Arsenal and West Ham take on EFL Championship opposition, as they look to advance into the next round of the tournament.

The former will travel to Pride Park stadium, to play Derby, off the back of a heart breaking 4-3 defeat away to Newcastle, on Wednesday evening.

Manager Daniel Farke’s side had led the match three times, before succumbing to Harvey Barnes’ winner – scored in the 90+12th minute – ending their unbeaten run of seven Premier League matches.

A 0-0 draw at home Liverpool, on Thursday night, saw manager Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side miss the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points.

The Gunners will make the journey to the South Coast to play Portsmouth, who lost 5-0 away to Bristol City on New Years Day.

The London Stadium will stage a London-derby, as West Ham host QPR in a bid to win their first match since November.

Manager Nuno Espírito Santo finds himself under major pressure, with the Irons now winless in 10 matches – including their last two matches, which saw them aid Wolves in gaining their first Premier League win of the season and lose at home to Nottingham Forest.

What are the best bets for Derby vs Leeds?

Leeds to win

Despite Leeds struggling with a depleted side at the moment, Derby’s home record isn’t spectacular and Leeds hold all the aces across head-to-head matches.

Both teams to score 

This has landed in 12 of Derby’s last 14 matches, as well in 10 of Leeds’ last 11 games too.

What are the best bets for Portsmouth vs Arsenal?

Arsenal to win (-2 handicap) 

The Premier League leaders have bigger priorities this season, but the strength of their squad ensures that even a weakened side will provide a stern test for Portsmouth, at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth to be shown the most cards 

If Pompy are to get the win on Sunday afternoon then they will need to be as disruptive as possible, in order to prevent their superior opponents from controlling the match.

What are the best bets for West Ham vs QPR?

West Ham to win 

It is now or never for Espírito Santo, who could find himself jobless in the very near future, following West Ham’s dismal run of form.

Lower league opponents provide the perfect opportunity to get a morale boosting victory.

Both teams to score 

All four of QPR’s latest away matches have seen this land, whilst four of West Ham’s last seven home matches have also seen both teams find the net.