- Ruud van Nistelrooy returns to his former employers in an all-Premier League tie
- Plymouth host Liverpool, while Chelsea and Spurs handed difficult away days
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Manchester United stare down the barrel of an immediate reunion with Ruud van Nistelrooy as the holders prepare to face Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Ruben Amorim’s side will look to continue their cup defence in fine stead after pulling off a dramatic shootout win over Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
And after learning their fourth round opponents in the aftermath of their triumph at the Emirates, the Red Devils will now begin to prepare themselves for the return of club legend and former interim boss Van Nistelrooy, who spent a brief period in the United hot seat earlier this season before Amorim’s arrival.
Elsewhere in the fourth round, Plymouth Argyle have been rewarded for their upset win over Brentford with a home tie against Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Aston Villa play host to Tottenham Hostpur, who required extra time to overcome non-league side Tamworth in Sunday’s early kick-off.
Chelsea face a tricky trip to Brighton in the third and final all-Premier League tie of the fourth round.
Manchester United booked their place in the FA Cup fourth round with a dramatic shootout win over Arsenal on Sunday
Ruud van Nistelrooy will face off against the man who ousted him from his role in the Manchester United dugout
Plymouth Argyle will host Premier League giants Liverpool after causing the upset of the weekend away at Brentford
After dispatching League Two outfit Bromley, Newcastle United will make the voyage to League One table-toppers Birmingham City, while Exeter face off against Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City will visit Leyton Orient or Derby Country, who will go head-to-head on Tuesday night after their meeting was rescheduled.
Doncaster Rovers, the lowest ranked team left in the competition, have been dealt the test of top-flight opposition in the form of Crystal Palace.
The fourth round will be played out on the weekend of 7-10 February.
