Rooney could return to haunt Man U in cup-tie

WAYNE Rooney could face his former club Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were drawn against either Derby or Northampton.

Rooney’s Rams face a replay at home to the League Two side after a goalless draw on Friday night, while League One Shrewsbury will face Chelsea if they can see off Liverpool at Anfield.

Northampton, famously hosted United at the County Ground 50 years ago, when United won 8-2 and George Best scored six goals after returning from suspension. Two visits by United this century in cup competitions both ended in away victories, too.

But standing in Northampton’s way of another dream tie is United’s all-time record goalscorer Rooney and his Rams team-mates who will be l ooking to make amends for Friday’s goalless draw and get a crack at United.

Meanwhile, Shrewsbury’s cup run looked doubtful when they found themselves 2-0 down to a Liverpool side comprised of young players seconds after half-time.

But Jason Cummings’ secondhalf double cancelled out Curtis Jones’ strike and a Donald Love own goal to set up a trip to Anfield.

Eight-times FA Cup winners Chelsea booked their place in the fifth round with a 2-1 win at Hull’s KCOM Stadium.

Sheffield Wednesday have a home clash with holders and Premier League giants Manchester City, whose defence continued with a 4-0 win over Championship Fulham thanks to a Gabriel Jesus double, Ilkay Gundogan’s penalty and Bernardo Silva’s strike.