WEST HAM will take on Arsenal in the FA Cup third round on the weekend of January 2/3. The teams have met twice in the competition since the infamous West Ham final victory in 1980, with both matches going to replays. In 1998, the Hammers lost 4-2 in the

WEST HAM will take on Arsenal in the FA Cup third round on the weekend of January 2/3.

The teams have met twice in the competition since the infamous West Ham final victory in 1980, with both matches going to replays.

In 1998, the Hammers lost 4-2 in the quarter-final on penalties at Upton Park after two 1-1 draws.

But there was better news back in 1989, when after a 2-2 draw at home, Leroy Rosenior's strike put Arsenal out in the third round at Highbury.