The draw for the 2024/25 FA Cup fourth round has been confirmed, with holders Manchester United set to host Leicester City following their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Arsenal. United triumphed despite playing almost half the match with 10 players after Diogo Dalot’s red card.
Aston Villa will clash with Tottenham in another high-profile tie, while Championship strugglers Plymouth, who stunned Brentford in the third round, have been rewarded with a home fixture against Premier League leaders Liverpool.
The draw also features two other all-Premier League encounters. Eight-time winners Chelsea will travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton, and Everton will host Bournemouth at Goodison Park.
Exeter City, reaching the fourth round for the first time since 1981, face a daunting home tie against Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Newcastle United will travel to League One leaders Birmingham City.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have been drawn away to face the winner of Leyton Orient and Derby County, setting up an intriguing matchup for the reigning Premier League champions.
The fourth-round fixtures are scheduled to take place over the weekend of February 8-9, with the Football Association set to confirm the full schedule in due course.
FA Cup fourth round draw in full:
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Leeds United vs Millwall or Dagenham and Redbridge
Brighton vs Chelsea
Preston North End vs Wycombe Wanderers
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest
Coventry City vs Ipswich Town
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
Mansfield Town or Wigan vs Fulham
Birmingham City vs Newcastle United
Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
Everton vs Bournemouth
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Southampton vs Burnley
Leyton Orient or Derby County vs Manchester City
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
Stoke City vs Cardiff City
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