FA Cup fourth round draw 2019- Arsenal v United the pick of the lot

The draw for the fourth round of the 2018/19 FA Cup has been conducted, and Arsenal’s clash against Manchester United is obviously the pick of the lot. It makes for a tough next few weeks for the Gunners, with Chelsea, United and City awaiting them on consecutive weekends.

Apart from Arsenal v United, there are two other all Premier League ties- Crystal Palace v Tottenham and Manchester City vs Burnley. There could also potentially be a fourth one if Newcastle get past Blackburn in their replay- it would pit the Magpies against Watford.

Newport County’s reward for knocking out Leicester is an away clash at Middlesbrough while fellow fourth tier outfit Oldham, who stunned Fulham at Craven Cottage, will play League One side Doncaster Rovers.

Chelsea will play the winner of the Sheffield United-Luton game, while non league Barnet will look to continue their fairytale run in front of their own fans against Championship outfit Brentford.

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Hammers v Gunners- Nasri to square off against old club?

The Premiership resumes this weekend, and with that a set of crucial fixtures for Arsenal that could go a LONG way in defining the league season for manager Unai Emery. After their trip to the London Stadium, the Gunners will host Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea in the league, followed by a mouthwatering Cup clash against old rivals Manchester United. They then have a somewhat easier game in the form of Cardiff City, followed by a trip to the Etihad to take on Man City.

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