Rooney set to face Chelsea

Simon Stone

The Red Devils are still reeling from the condemnation of their own fans following the goalless draw with non-league Exeter at Old Trafford on Saturday which Ferguson said was the worst FA Cup showing in his 18 years at the club.

Ferguson has now learned that a home tie against his old assistant Steve McClaren’s club Middlesbrough awaits in the third round should United scramble past the Grecians in their January 19 replay.