Scottish Cup: Derek McInnes says Kilmarnock beating Dundee United wouldn't be shock as he eyes last 16

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Derek McInnes reckons that there isn't enough between Kilmarnock and Dundee United to say it would be a cup upset should his side prevail.Despite the teams being a league apart, the Killie boss knows the Arabs will be viewing it as a tough test as much as the Ayrshire side do.United are on a slide after losing their last six games, whereas the Rugby Park side are unbeaten in McInnes's first two matches.And the former Aberdeen boss is eyeing a victory against Tam Courts' men in a bid to get into the hat for the last 16.He said: “I think this would always be seen as a tough game for both teams with a team near the top of the Championship at home to a mid-table Premiership side.“The fact we are in the Championship is through our own doing and getting back to the Premiership is the main challenge.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“But, we know that by having a good cup run you can get so many benefits from that.“The feelgood factor, the financial rewards and the confidence from beating a team like Dundee United.“There are loads of aspects where having a good cup run will help us.“I think it is a game there to be won.

We feel we can win it.“And while a Championship team beating a Premiership team might be seen as an upset to some we wouldn't see it that way."McInnes says he's delighted that his home bow will be played in front of an unrestricted crowd.Nicola Sturgeon