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FA Cup Fourth Round: Manchester United to Host Leicester, Key Ties Set for February

Posted on January 13, 2025

The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup has set the stage for some exciting matchups, with holders Manchester United slated to host Leicester City. This matchup comes after United's dramatic progression from the third round, where they overcame Arsenal in a penalty shootout despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the match due to Diogo Dalot's red card.

Aston Villa will take on Tottenham Hotspur in another intriguing fixture, while Championship side Plymouth Argyle will have the challenge of facing Premier League leaders Liverpool at home. Additionally, there are other notable all-Premier League encounters, including Chelsea's clash with Brighton and Everton's matchup against Bournemouth.

The fourth-round matches are scheduled to take place over the weekend of February 8-9, adding more excitement to the FA Cup calendar. Other fixtures include Exeter City hosting Nottingham Forest, Newcastle visiting Birmingham City, and Manchester City on the road against Leyton Orient or Derby County. With these pairings, fans can look forward to a thrilling weekend of cup football as teams vie for a place in the next round.

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