Manchester United Football Club News

• Nickname:Red Devils
• Founded:1878
• Manager:Sir Alex Ferguson

• Ground:Old Trafford
• Capacity:68,174

Alex handed United date

23 Sep 2006 - 13:19:27

Click To Enlarge

Crewe Alexandra's reward for knocking out last season's beaten finalists Wigan Athletic in the Carling Cup is a home tie with holders Manchester United in the third round.

The Railwaymen saw off the Latics 2-0 at Gresty Road in midweek and will be delighted with a plum tie against the Red Devils.

There are three all-Premiership ties, with Newcastle United hosting Portsmouth, Reading travelling to Anfield to take on Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers meeting Chelsea at Ewood Park.

Third Round Draw:
Wycombe v Doncaster
Sheffield United v Birmingham
Leicester v Aston Villa
Watford v Hull
Leeds v Southend
Chesterfield v West Ham
Notts County v Southampton
Newcastle v Portsmouth
Charlton v Bolton
Liverpool v Reading
West Brom v Arsenal
Port Vale v Norwich
Everton v Luton
MK Dons v Tottenham
Crewe v Manchester United
Blackburn v Chelsea

Matches to be played week commencing October 23.