HOLDERS Manchester United face Newcastle after the draw for the semi-final of the FA Cup made on Monday lunchtime.

Arsenal will meet Blackburn Rovers in the other tie.

The game presents a bit of a travelling nightmare for Northern fans, who will be clogging the M5 down to Cardiff.

First out of the hat were Arsenal, then Blackburn.

To reach the last four Paul Dickov's late penalty for Blackburn knocked Leicester out of the competition on Sunday.

Arsenal beat Wanderers and Manchester United disposed of Southampton.

Newcastle, who beat Spurs 1-0, are the other team in the hat as they look to win the FA Cup for the first time in 50 years.

FA Cup semi-final numbers:

1 Newcastle United

2 Manchester United

3 Arsenal

4 Blackburn

Ties to be played Saturday and Sunday (April 16 and 17) at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.