5th Round FA Cup Draw
Arsenal/Bolton v Blackburn
Chelsea v Blackpool/Norwich
Manchester United v Reading
Fulham v Tottenham
Bristol City/Middlesborough v West Brom
Preston v Manchester City
Watford v Ipswich
Plymouth v Derby
One would never accuse me of being a Manchester United supporter and live to tell the tale, but jesus if they (or Arsenal) were to win the FA Cup I don't think anyone could really take it away from them, unless of course they wind up facing Plymouth Argyle in the final.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have had the power houses that are:
- Macclesfield Town AT HOME -- The worst team in the whole of the football league. Looking at relegation to the conference (3 Divs below Premiership) Result: 6-0
Nottingham Forrest AT HOME -- They MIGHT be promoted to the championship next year--currently 4th in League 1 (2 Divs below Premiership) Result: 3-0- Next round they will have to play either: Blackpool -- Currently 7th in League 1 2 spots behind Nottingham Forrest or Norwich OMG A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM (League directly below Premiership) AT HOME!
Christ on a crutch AND a bike! I mean I realise the Mighty City hasn't had to play a Premiership team either, more on that in a second, but we're not Chelsea and we're not going to win the Cup.
I am sounding like a spoilsport. Calling CHEATER and NO FAIR before anything even happens. But seriously, it's kind of CRAP.
Anyway, City's draw is not something I am too happy with. Preston have been very solid in the second tier (The Championship nee First Division) for the past couple of years. It's just a matter of when they get promoted (and subsequently promptly relegated). It's an away match for City as well, but beings as though its only 40 minutes away, there should be a good City support showing.
BTW: Do you know what team has won more 2nd tier (The Championship nee First Division nee Second Division) titles, 7, than any other club? :) :) :)
nothing to be proud of but I'll take it where I can!
I'm going to write more about 4th round results later.
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