Brighton midfielder hopes for luck in FA Cup draw

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Dale Stephens hopes the Seagulls will have some luck when the FA Cup quarter-final draw is made this evening.
Dale Stephens. Picture by PW Sporting PhotographyDale Stephens. Picture by PW Sporting Photography
Dale Stephens. Picture by PW Sporting Photography

A number of the big Premier League sides are out already and only Manchester City and either Chelsea or Manchester United will be left in the competition when the draw is made tonight.

Albion have reached the last eight for the second successive season but went out away to Manchester United last year.

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Looking ahead to the draw, Stephens said: "I'm sure everyone wants the home draw and it would be nice.

"I think we did well in the cup last year. We got to the quarter-finals and were a bit unlucky with the draw that we got at the time.

"I didn't play in that game, I watched it on TV and the boys gave a good account of themselves and it stood them in good stead for this year.

"We know a lot of teams have gone out and it's a good opportunity for the smaller clubs in the Premier League perhaps. We're one of those that fit that criteria but the league is our bread and butter. That comes first."

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