FA Cup Magic Creates Possible Derby


Quest Continues...

By David Hobbs
January 26 2004

The magic of the FA Cup has handed Manchester United an FA Cup 5th round home draw with either Manchurian rivals Manchester City or David Pleat's Spurs, who drew 1-1 with each other over the weekend. Meanwhile, the magic of the FA Cup has also produced a mouthwatering Arsenal vs. Chelsea fixture. Hobbs in Trouble

FA Cup Magic Creates Possible Derby
The magic of the FA Cup has handed Manchester United an FA Cup 5th round home draw with either Manchurian rivals Manchester City or David Pleat's Spurs, who drew 1-1 with each other over the weekend.

United unconvincingly beat Division 3 outfit Northampton Town 3-0 at the Sixfields on Sunday to secure a spot in the 5th round of the greatest domestic cup competition in the world. Diego Forlan rounded the game off just before with end with help from Mikael Silvestre and a Chris Hargreaves own goal.

Manchester City and Tottenham drew 1-1 at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday, with goals from Frenchman Nicholas Anelka and defender Gary Doherty.

Meanwhile, the magic of the FA Cup has also produced a mouthwatering Arsenal vs. Chelsea fixture.

All games will be played over the weekend of Februray 14/15th.

Full Draw

Manchester United v Manchester City or Tottenham
Tranmere v Swansea
Telford or Millwall v Burnley
Sunderland v Birmingham
Sheff Utd v Coventry or Colchester
Arsenal v Chelsea
Liverpool v Portsmouth
Everton or Fulham v West Ham
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