Gunners handed OT trip
28 Jan 2008 - 13:48:52
The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup has paired Premier League title hopefuls Manchester United and Arsenal together for an Old Trafford showdown.
Huddersfield Town's reward for reaching the last 16 of the competition is a trip to Stamford Bridge to face holders Chelsea, while Barnsley will hope to emulate Havant & Waterlooville by making life difficult for Liverpool at Anfield.
Middlesbrough have been handed a tricky trip to Bramall Lane to take on Sheffield United, while Portsmouth head to Deepdale to tackle Preston North End.
The lowest-ranked team left in the draw, Bristol Rovers, will take on Southampton at the Memorial Stadium.
Fifth round draw:
Bristol Rovers v Southampton.
Cardiff City v Wolves.
Sheffield United v Middlesbrough.
Liverpool v Barnsley.
Manchester United v Arsenal.
Preston North End v Portsmouth.
Coventry City v West Bromwich Albion.
Chelsea v Huddersfield Town.
Ties to be played on the weekend of February 16 & 17.