"These draws are rigged, they hate us" - Chelsea fans lose their minds as they find out FA Cup 3rd round opponents

Graham Potter's side suffered a 2-0 defeat to the reigning Premier League champions in the third round of the Carabao Cup on 9 November.

Pep Guardiola's men outclassed them, and it was just one of many disappointing defeats for the Blues recently.

Unfortunately, for the Stamford Bridge faithful, they will once again come up against City in cup competition.

The FA Cup third-round draw has thrown up a tantalizing affair between the two Premier League heavyweights.

Exasperated Chelsea fans have already accepted that their chances of winning a trophy this season have diminished due to their fixture against City.

Guardiola's side have lost just three matches in all competitions and will go into a clash with Potter's men as the favorites.

The Stamford Bridge outfit can take comfort from the fact that they eliminated City from the semi-finals of the FA Cup last season.

However, here are some reactions from Chelsea supporters on Twitter to a nightmare draw against the Cityzens:

Chelsea's encounter with Manchester City is not the only intriguing FA Cup third-round draw

Other intriguing clashes have been drawn for this year's FA Cup third-round draw aside from Chelsea's encounter with City.

Manchester United will host Everton at Old Trafford on 7 January at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils beat Frank Lampard's side 2-1 at Goodison Park earlier this season.

However, the Toffees defeated United at home in the league in the 2021-22 campaign and managed a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, FA Cup holders Liverpool will take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.

Premier League leaders Arsenal will travel to the Kassam Stadium to face EFL League One outfit Oxford United.

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