“We’re up against a Premier League team, that’s our reward, and hopefully it will be a good day for everyone involved with Oxford”.
Danny Welbeck admits he will not play against Sutton due to their plastic pitch.
They are joined in the draw by Premier League leaders Chelsea, Tottenham, Millwall and Middlesbrough.
On Arsene Wenger: “Do I feel sympathy for him? No”. The non-league outfit can be backed at 14/1 if you fancy the upset with the tie going to a replay on offer at 13/2. “There’s not a divine right to win football matches”.
Both Fulham and Tottenham are enjoying strong seasons in their respective leagues, and the added spice of it being a London derby makes it an inviting game on paper. Of course, Liverpool thought they could easily defeat Wolves at home, only to lose 2-1.
“That is the reality”. But now we start referring to the rounds by name rather than number. “We have got a couple of games but our thoughts will be directed on the cup”. It’s not about confidence… If they can then fantastic but if not then we’ll play Arsenal. Harry Kane got a knock on his knee, different players too.
Manchester United will continue the defence of their cup with a clash away to Chelsea comfortably saw off Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jose Mourinho will return to Stamford Bridge for a second time with Manchester United this season after they drew his former club Chelsea.
Arsenal were thrashed 5-1 by the German champions, all but ending their prospects of silverware in Europe.
“I’ve had a bit of luck along the way in the competition this year, there’s no reason or secret behind it”. He actually sent me a nice text when we beat Liverpool so we keep in touch. I want to prove I can play against better players.
Much was made about the friendship between Jurgen Klopp and David Wagner when the latter was appointed Huddersfield Town manager last summer.
Huddersfield’s German manager David Wagner has achieved cult status in 16 months in West Yorkshire, guiding his team to third place in the Championship, four points off an automatic promotion place. Mauricio Pochettino’s side will host Millwall, who eliminated Leicester City on Saturday.