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MANCHESTER UNITED'S former striker and interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy looks for MASSIVE UPSET on his return to Old Trafford with Leicester.

United are fresh from a 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace, currently sitting in 13th, and are in need of a good cup run to revive their season.

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy coaching during a match.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy travels back to the ground he once played on for Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
Ruben Amorim, manager of Manchester United, reacting during a match.
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Ruben Amorim has had a tough start to life in EnglandCredit: Getty

The Foxes themselves are in need of a much-needed boost, having lost at The Goodison last weekend and faced the threat of immediate relegation back to the Championship.

United knocked out Arsenal in a resilient 10-man display at The Emirates in the third round, whereas Leicester were 6-2 winners over QPR.

Ruud van Nistelrooy beat Leicester twice in four games during his interim spell at Old Trafford, scoring eight and conceding two against The Foxes.

Despite a big win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, van Nistelrooy has had a mixed start at The King Power and needs a big result against his old side.

How to watch Man Utd v Leicester for FREE

  • The FA Cup remains on freeview TV in the UK, and the game will be live on ITV1.
  • The game will also be available to stream for free on ITVX.
  • Alternatively, tune into SunSport's coverage of the game for all the action as it happens.
  • The game is the first of the fourth round, kicking off at 8pm GMT on Friday, February 7.

What other FA Cup games are happening this weekend?

There is a pair of 12:15pm GMT kick offs on Saturday lunchtime, with Manchester City visiting Leyton Orient, and Leeds hosting Milwall.

There are six 3pm GMT kick offs, with Wigan hosting Fulham, Ipswich travelling to Coventry, Southampton hositng Burnley and Everton playing Bournemouth among the Premier League sides.

Cardiff also play Stoke, and Preston will host Wycombe at 3pm GMT.

League One topping Birmingham will host Newcastle at 5:45pm GMT, and Brighton host Chelsea at 8pm GMT to end the day.

Plymouth host Liverpool in Sunday's main event at 3pm GMT, with Blackburn playing Wolves prior at 12:45pm GMT and Aston Villa vs Tottenham following at 5:35pm GMT.

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Doncaster host Crystal Palace on Monday night, kicking off at 7:45pm GMT, before high flying Nottingham Forest travel to Exeter at 8pm GMT on Tuesday.

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