The Reds' reward for beating Reading 2-0 at Old Trafford is a visit to the Emirates Stadium for a contest that will evoke many memories of past meetings with the Gunners in the competition, as well as providing a number of talking points for this latest encounter, including Alexis Sanchez facing his former employers.
While United could have been handed a less taxing tie, with a home clash usually the desired option, the caretaker manager only has positive thoughts on facing a club he has so much history with from his playing days under Sir Alex Ferguson.