FA Cup fourth round TV games revealed with Man Utd vs Leicester and Leyton Orient vs Man City among fixtures moved

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FA Cup fourth round TV games revealed with Man Utd vs Leicester and Leyton Orient vs Man City among fixtures moved
Author: Dave Fraser
Published: Jan, 17 2025 17:00

THE FA CUP fourth round will get underway with a bang after Manchester United's clash with Leicester was picked for a Friday night TV slot. Ruud van Nistelrooy's return to Old Trafford to go toe-to-toe with Ruben Amorim's United - who beat Arsenal in a third-round thriller - will be broadcast live on ITV on at 8pm February 7.

 [FA Cup trophy with Emirates Fly Better ribbons.]
Image Credit: The Sun [FA Cup trophy with Emirates Fly Better ribbons.]

And with just six 3pm Saturday kick-offs and one double-booking, a whopping NINE FA Cup fourth round ties will be shown on UK telly. Leyton Orient's home clash against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City will be the BBC's first game of the weekend, as the 12.15pm kick-off on Saturday February 8.

 [Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester City manager, at a press conference.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester City manager, at a press conference.]

Leeds vs Millwall, the other Saturday 12.15pm game, will not be broadcast. Saturday evening sees a bumper double-header with Birmingham vs Newcastle live on the BBC at 5.45pm. That's followed by Brighton vs Chelsea at 8pm on ITV. Blackburn vs Wolves is on iPlayer at 12.30pm for Sunday's first taste of cup action.

 [Plymouth Argyle players celebrating a goal.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Plymouth Argyle players celebrating a goal.]

Plymouth's tie with Premier League leaders Liverpool hits ITV at 3pm. Aston Villa vs Tottenham - fresh from their nervy, extra-time win at non-league Tamworth - follows at 5.35pm on BBC to round off the weekend. SunSport exclusives. Already have these accounts? Don't worry, we've got loads more terrific deals below!.

Check out the latest free bets to use on football, horse racing, and lots more. But there are two more matches to enjoy, with Doncaster vs Crystal Palace on BBC at 7.45pm on Monday evening. And Tuesday night brings the fourth round to a close as ITV show Exeter's home tie against Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest at 8pm.

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