Van der Sar: Saints will be up for the cup

An FA Cup tie at St Mary’s may not represent a major milestone in Manchester United’s season – but Edwin van der Sar has promised Southampton’s thirst for a shock ensures the visitors will be fully focused.

With United having already reached the Carling Cup semi-finals and about to embark on an arduous period of Premier League fixtures before the European campaign erupts again next month, the FA Cup has slipped down Alex Ferguson’s list of priorities.