Newcastle defender expecting a hostile atmosphere in cup clash

But that will not deter the American, or the Magpies, from their task, with FA Cup progression high on the full-back’s list of priorities this campaign.

United made it through to the fourth round of the competition for the first time since 2012 with a replay win at St James’s Park over Birmingham City.

And Rafa Benitez’s men have been rewarded with a trip to Oxford United in the fourth round, which takes place on Saturday.

Yedlin, who impressed last weekend with two assists in the 4-0 Championship triumph over Rotherham United, is not expecting the visit to the League One outfit to be an easy ride.

But despite the fact Benitez is expected to play a weakened team, Yedlin believes making it into the last 16 is high on the agenda.

When asked whether the the FA Cup is crucial to the United squad, he said: “It’s very important.

“It’s another opportunity to win a trophy so you want to be the best you can at it.

“Playing a League One side doesn’t make it any easier a game for us.

“If anything playing at those lower league places can be very hostile so it might even be a tougher game than if we played a team from a higher league.

“We’re going to be ready for it and we will prepare right.”