leedsunited.com 28/11/10
ARSENAL AWAY IN FA CUP
Leeds United will play at Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup.
The tie pits Simon Grayson's men against Arsene Wenger's Premier League challengers for our first meeting since 2004.
The tie will take place on the weekend of Janaury 8/9 2011.
United manager Simon Grayson is delighted with an FA Cup third round draw which has handed his players a trip to Arsenal.
It will be the club's first ever trip to the Emirates and it will re-ignite an FA Cup rivalry that dates back to 1972 when we beat Arsenal in the Centenary Final.
Since then, there have been numerous epic ties - including a four-game marathon in 1991 - and the current boss says it's a great draw for the club.
"It's a fantastic draw," he said.
"Arsenal are one of the best teams in the country and are one of the top footballing teams in Europe.
"I'm sure our supporters will look forward to the game and will sell the full allocation once again."
After knocking Man United out in the third round last season and taking Tottenham to a replay in the fourth round, the current crop at Leeds have shown they relish the big occasion.
"It's amazing when you look at the draws we've had and the performances and the support we've had," said the boss.
"In an 18-month period, we've played Liverpool, Man U, Tottenham, and now Arsenal in the cups which is fantastic for the club and the fans.
"But...as I said before the Man U game last season, we have a lot of league games to come before then and that is our focus. "The players will all want to be involved for the Arsenal game and the league games are so important to us."
ARSENAL AWAY IN FA CUP
Leeds United will play at Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup.
The tie pits Simon Grayson's men against Arsene Wenger's Premier League challengers for our first meeting since 2004.
The tie will take place on the weekend of Janaury 8/9 2011.
United manager Simon Grayson is delighted with an FA Cup third round draw which has handed his players a trip to Arsenal.
It will be the club's first ever trip to the Emirates and it will re-ignite an FA Cup rivalry that dates back to 1972 when we beat Arsenal in the Centenary Final.
Since then, there have been numerous epic ties - including a four-game marathon in 1991 - and the current boss says it's a great draw for the club.
"It's a fantastic draw," he said.
"Arsenal are one of the best teams in the country and are one of the top footballing teams in Europe.
"I'm sure our supporters will look forward to the game and will sell the full allocation once again."
After knocking Man United out in the third round last season and taking Tottenham to a replay in the fourth round, the current crop at Leeds have shown they relish the big occasion.
"It's amazing when you look at the draws we've had and the performances and the support we've had," said the boss.
"In an 18-month period, we've played Liverpool, Man U, Tottenham, and now Arsenal in the cups which is fantastic for the club and the fans.
"But...as I said before the Man U game last season, we have a lot of league games to come before then and that is our focus. "The players will all want to be involved for the Arsenal game and the league games are so important to us."
