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Yeovil boss Johnson excited by potential Man Utd FA Cup tie

Yeovil Town boss Gary Johnson has welcomed the potential of facing Manchester United in the Third Round of the FA Cup.

Should Town overcome Accrington Stanley in their Cup replay, they will meet United next month.

Johnson said: "The significance of the second round result at Accrington Stanley on Saturday is now massive.

"To play against Manchester United is huge and I feel sure we will be able to fill our stadium against Accrington in the replay in anticipation of the big tie in the third round.

"The Accrington game could almost be treated as a semi-final of the FA Cup. It will be a proper FA cup tie because of prize at stake for both teams."

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