United to face Hammers

HOLDERS Manchester United will continue their bid for a third successive Carling Cup win against West Ham at Upton Park after Saturday’s Carling Cup quarter-final draw.

Birmingham landed a home tie against city rivals Aston Villa, just 24 hours before they played out a scoreless draw in the Premier League yesterday.

The Blues made hard work of reaching the last eight, narrowly overcoming npower League One outfit Brentford on penalties, while Gerard Houllier’s Villa needed Stewart Downing’s stunning strike to see off Championship side Burnley after extra time.