Nick Wright previews this weekend's clash between York City Knights and Hull FC
Alex Reid looks at whether the once ever-present appearance of English clubs in the later stages of the Champions League is set to become a thing of the past
Craig Dobson looks at QPR's decision to sack Neil Warnock and replace him with Mark Hughes
James Tompkinson reviews an excellent pre-season victory for the York City Knights against Yorkshire rivals Leeds Rhinos
After their win against bitter rivals Liverpool, thanks to controversial penalty and red card decisions, Premier League leaders Manchester United face League One Southampton, who were impressive in their surprise 2-0 victory over Blackpool in the previous round.
Arsenal also benefited from a controversial penalty to earn a replay against Leeds United. The winning team will take on Huddersfield at home.
Chelsea stunned struggling Ipswich 7-0 and travel to Goodison Park next the next round. Everton won 5-1 against Championship side Scunthorpe so on paper this all-Premier-League clash promises goals galore.
Other top-flight head-to-head matches see Bolton take on Wigan, Fulham host Tottenham and Blackburn Rovers travel to Aston Villa.
As ever, the FA Cup kept fans on the edge of their seats with numerous cup-sets: Crawley Town, the only remaining non-league side, beat Championship side Derby County 2-1 to secure their place in the fourth round against Torquay.
League Two Stevenage’s victory over Premiership side Newcastle 3-1 earned them a home tie against Reading while League One side Notts County shocked Sunderland at the Stadium of Light with a 2-1 win, setting up a tie against the winners of the Leicester-Manchester City replay. City battled back after Leicester took an early lead but Joe Hart’s fumbled catch allowed an equaliser.
Burton, in League Two, also gained a shock result as they won 2-1 against Middlesbrough, who are two leagues above, and they now face another Championship side, Burnley, in the next round.
FA Cup fourth round draw (to be played on 29th/30th January):
Torquay v Crawley Town
Watford v Brighton
Bolton v Wigan
Arsenal or Leeds v Huddersfield
Fulham v Tottenham
Everton v Chelsea
Southampton v Manchester United
Swansea v Leyton Orient
Burnley v Burton
Birmingham v Coventry
Doncaster Rovers or Wolves v Stoke or Cardiff
Notts County v Leicester or Man City
Stevenage v Reading
Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers
West Ham v Nottingham Forest
Sheffield Wednesday v Wycombe or Hereford
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