REDS DISCOVER NEXT FA CUP OPPONENTS
Manchester United's next Emirates FA Cup opponents were confirmed on Monday evening when the draw for the fifth round was made.
Jose Mourinho's men will be away to Blackburn Rovers, with the tie due to be played on the weekend of 18 and 19 February - between United's two Europa League matches against Saint-Etienne.
It will be the first time the Reds and Rovers have met since April 2012, when goals from Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young secured a 2-0 win for Sir Alex Ferguson's side in the Premier League at Ewood Park. In the previous season, United were crowned champions after drawing 1-1 at Blackburn's ground, courtesy of Wayne Rooney's penalty.
The two clubs have been drawn against each other in the FA Cup on six past occasions and Rovers boast the better record with four victories (1893, 1894, 1912, 1928) to United's two (1909, 1985).
Blackburn reached the fifth round by winning 2-1 away at Queens Park Rangers and then beating fellow Lancashire club Blackpool 2-0 at home two days ago. The run has given them respite from a challenging season in the Championship - they are currently just one place above bottom club Rotherham.
The Reds are attempting to retain the FA Cup after beating Crystal Palace in last year's Wembley final to win the trophy for a joint-record 12th time. This season's defence of the silverware continued on Sunday with the club's second consecutive 4-0 home victory in the competition - this time against Warren Joyce's Wigan Athletic team, following the third-round triumph over Reading.
FULL FIFTH-ROUND DRAW
Burnley v Lincoln City
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United
Sutton United v Arsenal
Middlesbrough v Oxford United
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea
Huddersfield Town v Manchester City
Millwall v Derby County or Leicester City
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