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United to face Aldershot in Carling Cup

Michael Owen helped Manchester United reached the fourth round of the Carling Cup
Michael Owen helped Manchester United reached the fourth round of the Carling Cup

Aldershot have been handed a tantalising home clash against Manchester United in the Carling Cup fourth round.

Dean Holdsworth's Shots, currently 11th in npower League Two, edged League One Rochdale 2-1 in midweek to secure their place in the last 16.

And they have been rewarded with a dream tie at home to the reigning Barclays Premier League champions after Alex Ferguson's side comfortably beat Leeds 3-0 at Elland Road.

Carling Cup fourth-round draw:
Wolves v Manchester City
Cardiff v Burnley
Blackburn v Newcastle
Arsenal v Bolton
Stoke v Liverpool
Aldershot v Manchester United
Crystal Palace v Southampton
Everton v Chelsea

Ties to be played week commencing 24 October.

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