Warnock hopes to face Zola

SHEFFIELD UNITED boss Neil Warnock is hoping for an FA Cup semi-final showdown with Chelsea – in order to get his hands on Gianfranco Zola’s shirt.

United were handed the draw no-one wanted yesterday as Warnock's Blades face a mountainous task if they are to reach their first final since 1936, with either Arsenal or Chelsea standing in their way on April 13.

The two Premiership heavyweights first face a replay at Stamford Bridge on March 25 following their 2-2 Highbury draw on Saturday, with the winners likely to be rubbing their hands at the prospect of taking on the Nationwide League club.