Arsenal will go to Nottingham Forest in the third round of the FA Cup.

The defending champions will be looking to launch a campaign for back-to-back titles at the Championship club that has won the title twice in their history.

Arsene Wenger has taken his side to the City Ground recently, winning 4-0 in the League Cup last season.

However, they have not faced off in the FA Cup since 1993.

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the final at Wembley for the 2017-18 trophy, with Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey scoring the decisive goals.

Lucas Perez scores for Arsenal at Forest in the League Cup last season (
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Arsenal FC/Getty Images)

The Gunners entered the draw on Monday night along with all Premier League and Championship clubs.

The draw was broadcast live on TV ahead of the round two match between Slough and Rochdale.

The matches will be played on weekend of January 6, 2018.

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