United to face Arsenal if they beat Preston

Manchester United will face Arsenal in what would be the plum tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals if they can dispatch Preston, who they face tonight.

Liverpool will take on Blackburn at home. At least one non-Premier League side are guaranteed to be in the semi-finals, as Bradford and Reading face off.

The remaining fixture will see Aston Villa take on West Brom.

Ties to be played March 7 and 8.

The draw for the sixth round of the FA Cup is as follows:

Liverpool v Blackburn

Bradford v Reading

Preston/Manchester United v Arsenal

Aston Villa v West Brom