Mon Jan 13 01:02:57 UTC 2025: ## Manchester United to Face Leicester City in FA Cup Clash

**Manchester, England –** Manchester United will face Leicester City at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup, setting up a reunion with former striker and interim Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with United having already secured victories in the Carabao Cup and Premier League.

The draw, made shortly after Manchester United’s dramatic penalty shootout win over Arsenal in the same competition, pits two Premier League rivals against each other once again. United manager Ruben Amorim expressed excitement about facing van Nistelrooy, stating he intends to give his former teammate a hug. However, he also emphasized United’s desire to secure victory and advance to the next round.

The fixture is one of four all-Premier League ties in the fourth round, alongside Aston Villa vs. Tottenham, Brighton vs. Chelsea, and Everton vs. Bournemouth. United holds a strong historical advantage over Leicester in the FA Cup, having won two of their three previous meetings, including a memorable 1963 final victory. However, Leicester also secured a significant win in the competition in 2021, knocking out United on their way to winning the trophy.

The overall head-to-head record between the two clubs favors Manchester United, with 72 wins compared to Leicester’s 36, across all competitions. The fourth-round tie promises a captivating encounter, especially given van Nistelrooy’s history with United and the intense rivalry between the two clubs.

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