Luck was in short supply for Leicester at Old Trafford but Ndidi's return offers hope for Van Nistelrooy's side

Case in point, on Friday the fourth-round of the 2024/25 edition of the world's oldest cup competition kicked off with 13-time winners and current holders Manchester United hosting 2021 winners Leicester City.

Ruud van Nistelrooy returns to Manchester United with his Leicester City side looking for a break from a difficult Premier League campaign. Elsewhere, Manchester City and Liverpool face away trips to lower league opposition.

MANCHESTER, UK -- One of the biggest tournaments in English football continues this weekend, starting off with a clash between two Premier League foes as Manchester United hosts Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Leicester City in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Leicester boss Leicester Ruud van Nistelrooy will be hoping to inflict more Old Trafford misery on his old club as Manchester United host the Foxes in this FA Cup fourth round clash on Friday. The hosts are currently on their worst run of home form in 131 years,