Ball number five: United await F.A Cup draw

Red & White Army...
By Chris,
February 18 2008

Whatever your age, you cannot quite beat the excitement of a Monday afternoon Cup draw. Keeping the internet minimized at work to dodge the boss’ knowing eye, hiding radios under the desk or simply doing anything possible to find out who is next on the potential road to Wembley. United are one of nine clubs in hat for the quarter-final draw.

Only four Premier League teams remain in the competition with all remaining nine clubs gunning for a potential semi-final spot and a trip to Wembley.

The draw will be made at 1.25pm on Monday so, wherever you are, I hope you don't have an overly agonising wait to find out the outcome! All ties will be played on either the 8th or 9th of March.

Bristol Rovers are the only League One club left, whilst Cardiff City, Sheffield United, Barnsley and West Brom are representing the Championship.

Draw numbers are as follows:

1 Bristol Rovers
2 Cardiff City
3 Sheffield United or Middlesbrough
4 Barnsley
5 Manchester United
6 Portsmouth
7 West Bromwich Albion
8 Chelsea