Utd v. Spurs

By Chris,
January 5 2009

Manchester United will entertain Spurs in the fourth round of the F.A Cup, after brushing aside Southampton on Sunday afternoon. Harry Redknapp was responsible for ending United’s Cup dream last season whilst he was with Portsmouth. The tie is expected to be in contention to be one of five televised ties – with Cup coverage currently shared between ITV and Setanta Sports.

The headlines have been taken by two cracking derby ties - with the Scousers clashing at Anfield as Liverpool host Everton. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest, 3-0 conquerors of Sparky's mega-rich Man City, face rivals Nottingham Forest.

Kettering Town entertain Fulham, whilst last year's winners Portsmouth will face either Histon or Swansea if they com through a replay at Bristol City.

Spurs, who join United in the League Cup semi-final action this week, are still in relegation trouble. Only goal difference keeps them out of the bottom three - but Redknapp has rejuvenated the North London club since making his controversial move to White Hart Lane from Fratton Park.

The full draw is as follows:

Liverpool v Everton
Manchester United v Tottenham
Hull or Newcastle v Millwall or Crewe
Sunderland v Blyth or Blackburn
Hartlepool v West Ham
Leyton Orient or Sheffield United v Charlton or Norwich
Cardiff v Arsenal
Portsmouth or Bristol City v Histon or Swansea
Chelsea or Southend v Ipswich
Cheltenham or Doncaster v Aston Villa
West Brom or Peterborough v QPR or Burnley
Torquay v Coventry
Kettering v Fulham
Watford v Leicester or Crystal Palace
Derby v Nottingham Forest
Birmingham or Wolves v Middlesbrough