Leicester Boss Van Nistelrooy Handed Man Utd Return In FA Cup (Full Fixtures)

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In the fourth round of the FA Cup, Leicester will face former Leicester striker Ruud van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford.

Van Nistelrooy served as United’s assistant from the beginning of the season before being replaced as interim boss following the Dutchman’s dismissal.

He took over as Ten Hag’s permanent replacement after Ruben Amorim left Old Trafford and later assumed control of Leicester.

Van Nistelrooy, who scored in United’s 2004 FA Cup final win against Millwall, is fighting to lift Leicester out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Before joining Real Madrid in 2006, the 48-year-old played for United for five years.

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On January 12, 2025, during the English FA Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London, Brazilian striker #9 Gabriel Jesus is stretchered off injured. (Photo by Ian Kington / IKIMAGES / AFP)

After drawing 1-1 with Arsenal on Sunday, United advanced to the fourth round after beating them 5-3 on penalties. Diogo Dalot was sent off in the second half.

Premier League leaders Liverpool — 4-0 winners against Accrington Stanley — will travel to the Championship’s bottom club Plymouth, who enjoyed a shock 1-0 win at Brentford.

Chelsea travel to Brighton, Aston Villa host Tottenham, and Everton host Bournemouth, while Manchester City travel to either Leyton Orient or Derby.

Nottingham Forest and Newcastle will face League One leaders Birmingham in the fourth round, which Exeter will face for the first time since 1981.

Premier League sides Wolves, Crystal Palace and Fulham have away ties at Blackburn, Mansfield or Wigan and Doncaster, respectively.

Southampton, a Premier League rival, draw Burnley to draw.

FA Cup fourth round draw:

Manchester United v Leicester

Leeds v Millwall or Dagenham

Brighton v Chelsea

Preston or Charlton v Wycombe

Exeter v Nottingham Forest

Coventry v Ipswich

Blackburn v Wolves