Manchester United have been drawn against Liverpool in the FA
Cup. They will meet at Old Trafford in the undoubted tie of the
third round.
The teams have met twice in the competition since Eric Cantona's
late winner decided the final in 1996. United won 2-1 in the fourth
round in their Treble-winning season of 1999, and Liverpool won 1-0
in the fifth round at Anfield in 2006 before going on to lift the
trophy.
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson said: "I think it will be a good game
and it is one we will look forward to. In many ways it is a shame
to see two Barclays Premier League teams face each other so early
on in the competition, but it will be a difficult game for them as
well as for us."
Meanwhile, Leicester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson will be given
the chance to face former club Manchester City at the Walkers
Stadium, while Arsenal host Championship side Leeds, who secured a
memorable upset at Old Trafford in the third round last season.
Holders Chelsea have a home tie against Roy Keane's Ipswich,
while Tottenham will play either Charlton or Luton. Stevenage play
Newcastle in a repeat of the famous fourth round clash of 1998.
The winners of the replay between FC United and Brighton at Gigg
Lane will be rewarded with a home tie against Portsmouth, while
minnows Dover travel to League One side Huddersfield. Conference
National team York have an away day at Bolton.
The ties will be played on January 8 and 9.