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Minor league Kettering could face Man Utd in FA Cup

17:01 GMT, Sun 29 Nov 2009
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LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Manchester United will face old rivals Leeds United or minor league hopefuls Kettering in the FA Cup third round, while holders Chelsea can look forward to a home tie with Championship (second division) side Watford after Sunday's draw.

Kettering drew 1-1 with League One (third division) leaders Leeds on Sunday and the prize for victory in the replay could hardly be greater, with a trip to Old Trafford to face record 11-times winners United at stake.

Three all-Premier League ties came out of the hat in the draw for the third round, when teams from the top two divisions enter the competition. They were West Ham United v Arsenal, Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic v Hull City.

The matches will be played over the weekend of Jan. 2-3.

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