Manchester United will face an immediate reunion with Ruud van Nistelrooy, as the holders host Leicester City after knocking out Arsenal on penalties to reach the fourth round.
Former United striker Van Nistelrooy was an assistant to Erik ten Hag and served as interim boss, overseeing two wins over Leicester, before Ruben Amorim took charge and then taking the top job with the Foxes.
Elsewhere in the fourth round, Plymouth Argyle’s reward for knocking out Brentford will be a home match against Liverpool, while Aston Villa host Tottenham and Brighton meet Chelsea in all-Premier League ties.
League One leaders Birmingham will welcome Newcastle United, Exeter City play Nottingham Forest and Manchester City will visit Leyton Orient or Derby Country, who meet in a rescheduled tie on Tuesday night.
Doncaster Rovers, who are the lowest ranked team left in the competition, will play Crystal Palace. Follow all the latest updates from the draw below:
FA Cup fourth round draw
That’s your lot! Those ties will be played on the weekend of 7-10 February.
Manchester United vs Leicester is a fun tie, while Plymouth will be conflicted about a visit from Liverpool. Doncaster Rovers’s prize for a shootout win earlier is Premier League opposition in Crystal Palace.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:07
FA Cup fourth round draw
Leyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester City
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:06
FA Cup fourth round draw
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
Mansfield/Wigan vs Fulham
Birmingham City vs Newcastle
Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:05
FA Cup fourth round draw
Leeds vs Millwall/Dagenham & Redbridge
Preston/Charlton vs Wycombe Wanderers
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:03
FA Cup fourth round draw
They face Leicester City. Ruud van Nistelrooy back at Old Trafford.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:02
What are the ball numbers for the draw?
What are the ball numbers for the draw?
1 Southampton or Swansea City
4 Leyton Orient or Derby County
7 Brighton & Hove Albion
9 Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge
12 Preston North End or Charlton Athletic
16 Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic
Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 18:01
FA Cup fourth round draw
Wow. What a cup tie at the Emirates Stadium – and there’s barely a moment to draw breath, with Martin Keown and Mark Schwarzer having been hovering over the hat while awaiting a conclusion to that encounter.
Manchester United are one of 32 balls in the draw as the pair prepare to take them out one-by-one…
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 18:00
FA Cup draw
The FA Cup fourth round draw is about to begin. No hanging around from the BBC!
Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 18:00
FA Cup draw
Ten-man Manchester United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties after holding their nerve to reach the fourth round. United were down to 10 for over an hour but wasted chances cost Arsenal, as Kai Havertz missed in the shoot-out.
After a subdued first half, Bruno Fernandes sparked the tie into life with a brilliant first-time finish on the counter-attack, but United’s advantage was short lived as Diogo Dalot was sent off for a second yellow card.
Dalot’s error was punished by an immediate Arsenal equaliser when Gabriel slammed in, but the Gunners then missed the chance to take the lead as Martin Odegaard saw a penalty saved by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
There was a touch of justice about the save, as Kai Havertz appeared to make the most of minimal contact in the box, and there was a chaotic melee between the players which resulted in several yellow cards.
From there, Arsenal missed several chances to win in normal time, with Bayindir making key saves and Havertz spurning a glorious opportunity from close range Matthijs de Ligt then made a spectacular clearance in the first half of extra time.
Joshua Zirkzee could have nicked it when his deflected shot was pushed onto the post by David Raya, but in the penalty shoot-out Bayindir saved another spot-kick, this time from Havertz, as the holders advanced to reach the fourth round draw.
Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 17:57
