The FA Cup fourth round gets underway with 17 teams from the Premier League, Championship, and League One still fighting for a place in the next stage. Arsenal, Brentford, and West Ham are already out, having been eliminated in the previous round.
The action begins today with Manchester United taking on a struggling Leicester, now under the guidance of Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former Red Devils icon. United, coming off five defeats in their last seven home matches, could hand a debut to new signing Patrick Dorgu. Keep an eye on Leicester’s talented youngsters Monga (15) and Evans (16), who could get minutes in this crucial tie.
On Saturday, Brighton faces Chelsea in the first of two back-to-back encounters between the clubs. The Seagulls will be eager to redeem themselves after their humiliating 0-7 defeat against Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Manchester City visits Leyton Orient (League One) at 1:15 PM, with Guardiola potentially giving minutes to new signings Gonzalez, Khusanov, Reis, and Marmoush, as City looks to bounce back from a tough period. Liverpool, still chasing an unprecedented quadruple, meets Championship bottom side Plymouth, while Newcastle faces a Birmingham team unbeaten in 13 matches.
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Elsewhere, Everton and Bournemouth clash in a key fixture, while Ipswich, Southampton, and Wolves look to progress against sides pushing for promotion. Burnley, currently second in the Championship, boasts an impressive defensive record, conceding just nine goals in 31 matches.
On Sunday at 6:35 PM, a high-stakes match between Aston Villa and Tottenham takes center stage. Villa could introduce their new signings Rashford, Asensio, and Disasi, while Spurs counter with Danso and Tel.
The round concludes with Doncaster vs Crystal Palace on Monday at 8:45 PM and Exeter vs Nottingham Forest on Tuesday at 9:00 PM. Palace will face Doncaster, the only League Two side left in the competition, while third-placed Nottingham Forest in the Premier League will look to avoid an upset against Exeter City. The winners will advance to the fifth round, scheduled for March 1-2.
