Redknapp facing Pompey Cup showdown

Southampton manager Harry Redknapp faces a swift return to former club Portsmouth following today’s FA Cup fourth-round draw.

Redknapp quit Portsmouth last month under a cloud after two-and-a-half years in charge at Fratton Park, and within days was installed as the Saints new manager, much to the annoyance of Pompey chairman Milan Mandaric.

After disposing of a "banana-skin" in Northampton on Saturday, Redknapp has the consolation of the tie-of-the-round being at the St Mary’s Stadium.

Reigning FA Cup holders Manchester United face a fourth-round clash against Middlesbrough – providing they overcome non-league minnows Exeter in next week’s third-round replay.

Manager Alex Ferguson’s side were surprisingly held to a goalless draw by Conference outfit Exeter at Old Trafford on Saturday, giving the Scot an unwanted added fixture as they challenge for honours on all four fronts.

For Boro boss Steve McClaren, whose side scraped past Notts County 2-1 at Meadow Lane, it should mean a return to his former club where he previously served as assistant to Ferguson before taking up his post at the Riverside.

For League Two side Oldham, after their shock win over Manchester City at Boundary Park on Saturday, they have been rewarded with another home clash with a Premiership team and another all-Lancashire derby as they take on Bolton.

After the excitement posed by the third-round draw, with the prospect of many upsets, all the Premiership big guns have been drawn at home in the last 32.

Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle, after seeing off the threat of Scunthorpe, Stoke and Yeading respectively, now face Birmingham, Wolves and Coventry.

Liverpool will host Bournemouth if they beat Burnley in next Tuesday’s rearranged fixture after the original clash was postponed due to the Turf Moor pitch being waterlogged.

Other than Oldham, there was major disappointment for the heroes of the third round as West Ham and Sheffield United were paired together at Upton Park after their victories over Premiership sides Norwich and Aston Villa, while Sunderland travel to Everton following their defeat of Crystal Palace.

For League Two leaders Yeovil, they were the last team out of the hat as they head to Charlton, while another all-Premiership fixture sees West Brom entertaining Tottenham.