FA CUP FOURTH ROUND DRAW: Man United handed all-Premier League home tie after beating Arsenal, while Chelsea face tricky away trip
- Ruud van Nistelrooy returns to his former employers in a Premier League-wide tie
- Plymouth hosted Liverpool, while Chelsea and Spurs faced tough challenges
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Manchester United are looking ahead to an immediate reunion with Ruud van Nistelrooy as the holders prepare to take on Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Ruben Amorim’s side will look to continue their cup defense after a dramatic shootout win over Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
And having got to know their fourth round opponents in the aftermath of their win at the Emirates, the Red Devils will now prepare for the return of club legend and former interim boss Van Nistelrooy, who previously had a short spell in the United Hot Seat. this season before the arrival of Amorim.
Elsewhere in the fourth round, Plymouth Argyle were rewarded for their victory over Brentford with a home match against Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Aston Villa play host to Tottenham Hostpur, who needed extra time to knock Tamworth out of the competition in Sunday’s early kick-off.
Chelsea face a difficult trip to Brighton in the third and final Premier League match of the fourth round.
Manchester United secured a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a dramatic shootout win over Arsenal on Sunday
Ruud van Nistelrooy will face the man who removed him from his role in the Manchester United dugout
Plymouth Argyle will host Premier League giants Liverpool after causing the weekend’s upset away at Brentford
After eliminating League Two team Bromley, Newcastle United will make the trip to League One toppers Birmingham City, while Exeter will take on Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City visit Leyton Orient or Derby Country, who face each other on Tuesday evening after their meeting was rescheduled.
Doncaster Rovers, the lowest placed team left in the competition, have been given the test of top opposition in the form of Crystal Palace.
The fourth round will be played on the weekend of February 7 to 10.
