Cup Opponents to be Learnt Tonight

By Chris O'Brien
February 24 2004

Manchester United learn their opponents for the F.A Cup quarter-final this evening as West Ham United take on Fulham in a fifth round replay. The winning side visit Old Trafford March 6th. The youth side will also be looking at the result of a fifth round Youth Cup replay.

Manchester United will learn their opponents for the quarter-final of the F.A Cup this evening, as West Ham United play Fulham in the fifth round replay at Upton Park.

The winners of the London derby will visit Old Trafford on March 6th, with the kick-off another early 12.30pm. This means every single United Cup tie has been televised so far this season, and this trend is now certain to continue if United progress.

The full draw is as follows:

Millwall v. Tranmere Rovers
Manchester United v. West Ham United or Fulham
Sunderland or Birmingham City v. Sheffield United
Portsmouth or Liverpool v. Arsenal

The youth time will also find out their opponents for the next round of their Cup competition. The winners of the replay between Blackburn Rovers and Gillingham will take on the holders in the last eight.