Manchester United will face an immediate reunion with Ruud van Nistelrooy, as the holders host Leicester City after knocking out Arsenal on penalties to reach the fourth round.
United legend Van Nistelrooy was an assistant to Erik ten Hag and served as interim boss, overseeing two wins over Leicester before Ruben Amorim took charge, and then taking the top job with the Foxes.
Elsewhere in the fourth round, Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle’s reward for knocking out Brentford will be a home match against Liverpool. Aston Villa host Tottenham, Brighton meet Chelsea and David Moyes’ Everton play Bournemouth in all-Premier League ties.
League One leaders Birmingham will welcome Newcastle United, Exeter City play Nottingham Forest and Manchester City will visit Leyton Orient or Derby Country, who meet in a rescheduled tie on Tuesday night.
Doncaster Rovers, who are the lowest ranked team left in the competition, will play Crystal Palace. The fixtures will be played on the weekend of 8 February Follow all the latest updates from the draw below:
Ruben Amorim explains why Manchester United deserved to progress after win on penalties against Arsenal
“Sometimes we have the feeling that everything will be OK, in the second half, I feel it, the Arsenal side felt that, maybe today is not their day,” Amorim tells BBC Sport.
“I’m pleased with how they controlled the game without the ball, set-pieces we were really strong.
“We were facing a great team, it was not just 90 minutes, it was more than that, they controlled the ball, but it was a sacrifice from my players.
“We deserve to pass through, we suffered all together and showed character.”
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:30
Ruben Amorim to the BBC on facing Ruud van Nistelrooy
“I’m going to see Ruud? I talked to him before I came and I’m looking forward to seeing him, he’s a class guy. But we need to win – maybe we will be divided. He loves this club, so we’ll see.”
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:18
FA Cup fourth round draw
That’s your lot! Those ties will be played on the weekend of 7-10 February.
Manchester United vs Leicester is a fun tie, while Plymouth will be conflicted about a visit from Liverpool. Doncaster Rovers’s prize for a shootout win earlier is Premier League opposition in Crystal Palace.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:07
FA Cup fourth round draw
Leyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester City
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:06
FA Cup fourth round draw
Southampton/Swansea vs Burnley
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:05
FA Cup fourth round draw
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
Mansfield/Wigan vs Fulham
Birmingham City vs Newcastle
Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:05
FA Cup fourth round draw
Leeds vs Millwall/Dagenham & Redbridge
Preston/Charlton vs Wycombe Wanderers
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:03
FA Cup fourth round draw
They face Leicester City. Ruud van Nistelrooy back at Old Trafford.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:02
What are the ball numbers for the draw?
What are the ball numbers for the draw?
1 Southampton or Swansea City
4 Leyton Orient or Derby County
7 Brighton & Hove Albion
9 Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge
12 Preston North End or Charlton Athletic
16 Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic
Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 18:01
FA Cup fourth round draw
Wow. What a cup tie at the Emirates Stadium – and there’s barely a moment to draw breath, with Martin Keown and Mark Schwarzer having been hovering over the hat while awaiting a conclusion to that encounter.
Manchester United are one of 32 balls in the draw as the pair prepare to take them out one-by-one…
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:00
