By Chris O'Brien
January 30 2004

Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan is relishing a potential 5th round Cup tie against arch-rivals United. The former England manager will need to lead his side past Tottenhan Hotspur at White Hart Lane to secure a derby. Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan is hoping for a “mouth watering” FA Cup fifth round tie against arch-rivals United.

City take on Tottenham Hotspur in a fourth round replay next week, with the winners visiting Old Trafford in the last 16 of the world’s greatest cup competition.

“We can't think too much about it as there is a difficult replay at White Hart Lane that demands our focus,” said Keegan

City have not won the F.A Cup since 1969, and of course as the Stretford End banner reminds the country every week, they are trophy-less for 28 years!

With the Citizens already out of the League Cup and Uefa Cup, the F.A Cup is their only chance of glory this campaign.

"However, it gives both teams a tremendous incentive.”

"The prospect of a local derby with the winners securing a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup is truly mouth-watering."