Big teams kept apart in FA Cup 4th-round draw

The fourth round draw of the FA Cup offered little for romantics as the big names from last week’s fixtures missed the opportunity to take on a giant.

After they scraped past Sheffield United with thanks to that late Wayne Rooney penalty, Manchester United will go to Derby County in the next round.

Elsewhere, holders Arsenal welcome Burnley to the Emirates after beating Sunderland.

Chelsea are to travel to the victor of the replay between Northampton Town and MK Dons and either Leicester City or Tottenham will visit Colchester United.

There could be another all-Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City if the struggling Midlands club can over Wycombe Wanderers having been held to a 1-1 draw by the League Two outfit on Saturday.

London’s remaining representatives face potentially challenging tasks, with Watford travelling Nottingham Forest whilst Crystal Palace’s all Premier League tie with Stoke may offer the best fare for neutrals.

Injury-hit Liverpool had to come from behind to secure a 2-2 draw away at League Two Exeter on Friday and if Jurgen Klopp’s men can win the replay at Anfield they will now entertain West Ham in the next round.

Arsenal — seeking a third straight FA Cup title — will play at home to Burnley and United was pitted against Derby County, who are second in the Championship, in todays draw.