Rams test for Mourinho's Chelsea

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José Mourinho's Chelsea will travel to Derby County in the third round of the FA Cup.

The draw is one of the stand-out fixtures of the third round ties, and the Blues will be hoping to emulate their performance the last time the two teams met - a 6-1 demolition of the Rams at Stamford Bridge back in 2008, with Frank Lampard bagging four on the night.

Elsewhere, cup holders Wigan Athletic begin their defence of the trophy at home to Milton Keynes Dons; Manchester United have been given a tough tie against Swansea at Old Trafford; Cardiff make the long trip to face Newcastle United; Manchester City travel to Ewood Park to face Blackburn Rovers; whilst in what is the indisputable highlight of the draw, Arsenal host Tottenham.

The Blues' recent record in the FA Cup is one to make even the most successful of managers envious - Chelsea have lifted the trophy an impressive four times (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012) in the last seven seasons. Considering how strong recent performances by their second XI in cup wins over Swindon Town and Arsenal in the League Cup, the Blues have the chance of repeating the feat once more.

In Mourinho's last FA Cup fixture in charge of the Blues he saw his side overcome Manchester United in the 2007 showpiece final - and Chelsea's latest road to Wembley will begin at Pride Park over the weekend of January 4th-5th.

You can discuss the draw in full here.

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