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Cup draw favours big guns

15 Feb 2009 - 18:46:26

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The Premier League big guns have been kept apart in the draw for the sixth round of the FA Cup.

European champions Manchester United face a trip to either Swansea City or Fulham, having secured a comfortable 4-1 victory at Derby County on Sunday afternoon.

Chelsea will have to travel to the winners of a replay between Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City, while Everton will play host to either West Ham or Middlesbrough.

Last season's beaten finalists Cardiff City take on Arsenal in a delayed round four tie on Monday evening, with Burnley awaiting the winners and Sheffield United or Hull City potential sixth round opponents.

Draw:
Blackburn Rovers or Coventry City v Chelsea.

Swansea City or Fulham v Manchester United.

Cardiff City or Arsenal or Burnley v Sheffield United or Hull City.

Everton v West Ham or Middlesbrough.

Ties to be played weekend of March 7th and 8th.