United incentive for non-league pair

Burton or Burscough will face the superstars of Manchester United as the FA Cup third round threw up its usual array of choice ties.

Burton or Burscough will face the superstars of Manchester United as the FA Cup third round threw up its usual array of choice ties.

Burton, managed by Nigel Clough, faced Alex Ferguson’s side in a friendly last month to mark the opening of the club’s new ground.

The Brewers were held to a goalless draw by Burscough yesterday and the sides now have an even greater incentive to win through to round three.

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