Manchester United and Arsenal on FA Cup collision course

Manchester United have been handed the prospect of an FA Cup quarter-final meeting with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

United, who edged past non-league Crawley Town yesterday, were drawn against Arsenal or Leyton Orient who were meeting at Brisbane Road this afternoon.

Carling Cup finalists Birmingham meet the winners of this afternoon’s tie between Fulham and Bolton at Craven Cottage.

Stoke have a home tie against either West Ham or Burnley and Manchester City or Aston Villa will face Everton, who knocked out holders Chelsea yesterday, or Reading.

The ties are due to be played on the weekend of March 12 and 13.

FA Cup Quarter Final draw:

Stoke v West Ham or Burnley

Man City or Aston Villa v Everton or Reading

Birmingham v Fulham or Bolton

Manchester United v Leyton Orient or Arsenal