Watford have been handed a mouthwatering tie at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The Hornets secured their place in the draw with yesterday's 4-2 victory over Bradford City, while Spurs also had home advantage in overcoming Cheltenham Town 3-0.
Harry Redknapp's side are enjoying a great season in the Premier League and are currently third in the table, six points behind leaders Manchester City but with a game in hand.
The tie will be played on the weekend of January 28 and 29, a week after Spurs' trip to Roberto Mancini's table toppers but - and this could be a factor in Redknapp's team selection - just a few days before Spurs are due to face Wigan Athletic in the Premier League at White Hart Lane on Tuesday, January 31.
However, the Hornets are also due to be in action on the same night as they travel to Millwall.
The two sides last met in the FA Cup in the 1998/99 season when Spurs ran out 5-2 winners at White Hart Lane,
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