The legendary Crimson Devils striker was not too long ago in caretaker cost at Outdated Trafford following the departure of Erik ten Hag having initially returned to the membership as an assistant coach over the summer season, performing properly however exiting upon the appointment of Ruben Amorim as the brand new full-time supervisor.
Now Van Nistelrooy – whose final recreation of his interim tenure was a 3-0 win over the Foxes within the Premier League – faces a fast return to United as head coach of top-flight strugglers Leicester, who ended a run of 5 consecutive defeats with a 6-2 thrashing of Championship facet QPR within the third spherical on Saturday.
United superior themselves on Sunday courtesy of a penalty shootout win over Arsenal in an exhilarating tie on the Emirates Stadium through which Joshua Zirkzee efficiently dispatched the profitable spot-kick following Altay Bayindir’s essential save from Kai Havertz.
Amorim’s facet had led 1-0 after half-time in north London by way of captain Bruno Fernandes, however noticed Diogo Dalot despatched off earlier than Gabriel’s equaliser as the 2 sides may then not be separated by way of further time with back-up goalkeeper Bayindir making a number of sturdy saves to maintain the ten males alive within the tie.
Crystal Palace are on the highway at League Two Doncaster after edging previous Stockport due to Eberechi Eze’s early aim, with Donny having upset Championship outfit Hull on penalties. David Moyes’ Everton, in the meantime, meet Bournemouth in one other all-Premier League contest.
Newcastle journey to Birmingham after combating again to defeat Bromley, whereas Manchester Metropolis will likely be away at both Derby or Leyton Orient after hitting eight previous Salford.
Derby vs Leyton Orient – together with Mansfield vs Wigan and Charlton vs Preston – is considered one of three third spherical ties to be moved to Tuesday evening as a result of frozen pitches over the weekend following the latest chilly snap.
FA Cup fourth spherical attract full
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
Coventry Metropolis vs Ipswich City
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
Exeter vs Nottingham Forest
Leyton Orient or Derby County vs Manchester Metropolis
Manchester United vs Leicester Metropolis
Mansfield City or Wigan vs Fulham
Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
Preston or Charlton vs Wycombe Wanderers
Southampton or Swansea vs Burnley
