FA Cup: Underdog Leeds Draw With Arsenal, Prove There's Still Magic in The Cup

Leeds United proved the magic of the FA Cup is still alive and well as they drew with Arsenal at the Emirates.

Arsenal were lucky to avoid defeat as a last-minute equaliser from Cesc Fabregas earned a replay against the Championship side.

Robert Snodgrass had given Leeds the lead, after Denilson gave away a penalty which Snodgrass slotted home.

Leeds, who beat Manchester United at Old Trafford at this stage last season, worked hard to keep Arsenal out for so long and fully deserve a replay at Elland Road.

The English football system is often criticised for the huge difference in quality between each league, but the FA Cup manages to show every year that upsets are always possible.

Aside from Leeds' draw against Arsenal, there were plenty of other upsets to be found. League One side Southampton managed to beat Premier League Blackpool and Brighton knocked out Portsmouth with a 3-1 win.

However the biggest surprise of the round has to be Notts County’s victory over Premier League team Sunderland. County held a two-goal advantage and hung on to win despite a late Darren Bent goal at the Stadium of Light.

A late goal for League Two side Burton Albion gave them victory over Middlesbrough, who are two leagues above them.

With more third round games to be played there is still the possibility for more upsets. Stevenage will hope to upset Premier League side Newcastle and Charlton travel to Tottenham in hope of beating the odds.

However, the biggest game of the round is being played tomorrow when rivals Manchester United and Liverpool meet at Old Trafford.