The Archive · 1938

ASTON VILLA WILL CLASH WITH BLACKPOOL By "Senvraron"

The fourth round draw for the English Cup brings together several First Division clubs who would have preferred less formidable opponents, Wolver—hampton, who have appeared in the final on five occasions were favoured with a home- draw.

Their opponents will be the Arsenal who have appeared in four cup finals. Both teams have had their names inscribed on the cup twice, Major Buckley, the manager of the Wolyes, tipped his team to win the double, ie. League Championship and Cup, and a glance at the league table will show that the Wolves have more than an outside chance of winning the League. Last season, they went out to the ultimate winners of the Cup in the sixth round, playing three games before they fell to Sunderland. The Arsenal, also went ow in. the sixth round to West Bromwich Albión who were favoured with a home

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