Man Utd held by Burton, Fulham and Spurs out
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-01-09 09:03

"We're great at keeping teams alive. Last year we gave Exeter a big pay day, this year it's Burton.

"It was disappointing in many ways, but at the end of the day I'm satisfied to get the draw and we're still in the Cup."

Orient led 2-0 at halftime after goals by Craig Easton and Joe Keith but had to survive a strong second-half comeback by their London rivals.

PENALTY SAVED

Collins John pulled a goal back five minutes after the restart but then blew the chance to save the game when his 69th-minute penalty was well saved by Orient keeper Glyn Garner.

Tottenham also led 2-0 after Jermaine Jenas scored in the 20th minute and Paul Stalteri slammed in a 20-metre screamer in the 41st.

However, Leicester, fourth-last in the second division, replied through Elvis Hammond just before halftime and levelled with a powerful shot by Stephen Hughes in the 57th minute.

Spurs, knocked out of the League Cup by Grimsby earlier in the season, completed a miserable double when Mark de Vries broke clear to tuck in the winner in injury time.

Several other top flight sides face replays after being held by lower-league opposition on Saturday. Middlesbrough drew 1-1 with minor league Nuneaton Borough, Birmingham City were held goalless at fourth division Torquay, Everton drew 1-1 at second division Millwall while Wigan Athletic also drew 1-1 with second division Leeds United.

European champions Liverpool came from 3-1 down to win 5-3 at second division Luton Town while Cup holders Arsenal beat second division Cardiff City 2-1.

The fourth round draw will be made on Monday.