THE FA Cup fourth round draw has concluded – and there are some blockbuster ties to look forward to.
Manchester United were first out of the hat as they were drawn at home to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester.
Liverpool face a mammoth trip to Devon to take on Championship strugglers Plymouth.
While, Chelsea face Premier League rivals Brighton and Tottenham travel to Aston Villa.
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United’s hero of the hour
Man Utd’s hero Altay Bayindir spoke after the Red Devil’s famous victory over Arsenal.
He said:
I just helped my team. I’m working every team. I want to help this great team. Just I want to make everyone happy for this great club.
If you’re not playing, it doesn’t matter. If you’re a Manchester United player you have to be ready always.
“Every day [Amorim} is talking with us and trying to help us. We’re trusting him, he’s trusting us, we’re fighting together.”
Tie of the round
And so it was…
Arsenal vs Man Utd started off miserably, but became a real cup tie in the second half.
Extra time was intriguing, while penalties had the inevitable whiff of a United win, after they held on for dear life with 10 men.
Read what Charlie Wyett made of it all in his match report – in the tie of the round.
United’s admin excited
Man Utd’s X account is seemingly excited for the return of Ruud Van Nistelrooy to Old Trafford.
Amorim relishing Van Nistelrooy meet
First of all, I’m going to meet, for the first time, Ruud van Nistelrooy.
“I want to give him a hug! I will call him, he’s a class guy. But we want to win, to pass to the next round.
“The FA Cup is a very good competition, I really enjoy it.”
FA Cup full draw
FA Cup fourth-round draw in full
Games to played weekend of February 8 and 9.
- Man Utd vs Leicester
- Leeds vs Millwall/Dagenham & Redbridge
- Brighton vs Chelsea
- Preston/Charlton vs Wycombe
- Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest
- Coventry vs Ipswich
- Blackburn vs Wolves
- Mansfield/Wigan vs Fulham
- Birmingham vs Newcastle
- Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
- Everton vs Bournemouth
- Aston Villa vs Spurs
- Southampton vs Burnley
- Leyton Orient/Derby vs Man City
- Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
- Stoke vs Cardiff
Glamour tie
Another glam tie is Aston Villa vs Tottenham.
Both sides score goals, so it should be a lively encounter.
However, there’s an amazing stat that should give Spurs fans confidence.
Aston Villa have only won two games against Tottenham at Villa Park since November 2004.
Arteta reaction
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal didn’t make the draw – after they were beaten on penalties by Man Utd.
After the game, the Spaniard told BBC Sport: “It’s unbelievable.
“Obviously, you measure the performance and what we did in relation to the position, you deserve to win the game by a mile. But the reality is we are out and the only thing that’s going to be judged but internally I can’t.”
Cup draw
Read our full reports on the Cup draw.
Not many plum ties, but Van Nistelrooy’s return to Old Trafford with Leicester is a talking point.
See the full draw below.
Amorim on facing 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.”
Amorim reaction
Ruben Amorim was delighted his side made into the draw.
After beating Arsenal on penalties, he said: “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
“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.”
Ruud awakening
Former Man Utd assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy with return to Old Trafford again with Leicester.
The ex-Red Devils striker oversaw the Foxes 6-2 win over QPR on Saturday, a result that broke a run of five-straight defeats.
Van Nistelrooy spent five years at United as a player, scoring 150 goals in 219 games.
Credit: Getty 4th Round draw in full
A couple of really tasty ties in there, with the winner of Leyton Orient’s clash against Derby on Tuesday welcoming Man City.
Chelsea are on the road at Brighton, Man Utd host Leicester and Plymouth entertain Prem leaders Liverpool.
All games will take place on the weekend of February 8.
- Manchester United vs Leicester City
- Leeds United vs Millwall/Dagenham & Redbridge
- Brighton vs Chelsea
- Preston/Charlton vs Wycombe
- Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest
- Coventry City vs Ipswich Town
- Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
- Mansfield/Wigan vs Fulham
- Birmingham City vs Newcastle
- Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
- Everton vs Bournemouth
- Aston Villa vs Tottenham
- Southampton/Swansea vs Burnley
- Leyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester City
- Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
- Stoke City vs Cardiff
Credit: AFP Game 16
Stoke City vs Cardiff
Game 15
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
Game 14
Leyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester City
Game 13
Southampton/Swansea vs Burnley
Game 12
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Game 11
Everton vs Bournemouth
Game 10
Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
Game 9
Birmingham City vs Newcastle
Game 8
Mansfield/Wigan vs Fulham
Game 7
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
Game 6
Coventry City vs Ipswich Town
Game 5
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
