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‘BEST CUP COMPETITION IN THE WORLD’

Speaking on MUTV after the draw, two-time FA Cup winner David May gave his reaction: “It will be a tough game,” he told us.

“To be fair, all you can ask for in any draw is a home tie and I would expect Manchester United to win any game at home. But as we know, Brighton are a tough team. We beat them 4-2 earlier this season, but it’s a tough tie.

“The FA Cup is huge and it’s a competition that we’ve got a great record in. It’s something that the fans can enjoy. If you get through this leg and you can get to the fifth and sixth rounds, you start to think about Wembley. I’ve played in FA Cup finals and it’s the best cup competition in the world, it really is.”