FA CUP DRAW

Last updated : 09 March 2004 By editor
"I thought we'd get Arsenal," mused Sir Alex.

"I thought we were certain to get them. These things have a good smell about them!

"There's a closeness between the two sides that's been emphasised in the last few matches. There have been two draws and one victory each in the last four meetings. Their form has been better than ours this year, but Villa Park has been a good venue for us in the past," added Fergie.

Fergie said after Saturday's quarter-final win over Fulham,

"We haven't been to the final for five years. I think we've served our penance from not entering the cup one year, so hopefully we can get there."