Holders Man United to face Leicester City in FA Cup fourth round
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Joshua Zirkzee celebrates with Manchester United teammates after scoring the winning penalty-shootout kick in the FA Cup third-round match against Arsenal in London on Jan 12, 2025.
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LONDON - Reigning champions Manchester United will take on Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup, while there are three all Premier League clashes following the draw on Jan 12.
The fourth-round game will mark the return of Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was United's interim manager for four games earlier this season before being hired by Leicester, to Old Trafford.
On Jan 12, Joshua Zirkzee struck the winning penalty for 10-man United after their hectic tie finished 1-1 after extra time at the Emirates Stadium.
Last season's runners-up Manchester City face an easier tie after being drawn against either League One (third tier) Leyton Orient or Championship side (second tier) Derby County.
They had avoided a potential FA Cup banana skin with an 8-0 home thrashing of fourth-tier Salford City on Jan 11 – a club with strong connections to local rivals Manchester United.
Premier League leaders Liverpool will host Championship side Plymouth Argyle, while League Two (fourth tier) team Doncaster Rovers clash with Premier League team Crystal Palace.
Brighton & Hove Albion will play Chelsea, Everton take on Bournemouth and Aston Villa host Tottenham Hotspur in three tough clashes between Premier League teams.
Remaining third-round matches take place on Jan 13 and 14. The fourth round will be played Feb 7-10. REUTERS