Van Nistelrooy Returns To Old Trafford For FA Cup Clash, Live on Showmax

The 2024/25 FA Cup continues this weekend with thrilling fourth-round match-ups, headlined by Ruud van Nistelrooy’s return to Old Trafford—this time in the opposition dugout when Manchester United face Leicester City at Old Trafford. The game will be available for streaming on the Showmax Premier League mobile plan at 9 pm on Friday.

Van Nistelrooy, who scored 150 goals in 219 matches for Manchester United, had a brief stint as United manager before the appointment of Ruben Amorim. According to the Leicester City boss, “Going back to Old Trafford is always special; it’s where I made a lot of memories.”

Manchester United, the FA Cup holders, eliminated Arsenal via a penalty shootout at the Emirates Stadium in the third round and will aim to avoid a shocking exit from the competition at home. The Red Devils are the second most successful club in the competition, with 13 FA Cup triumphs.

In the other fourth-round fixtures, Manchester City travel to League One side, Leyton Orient. The match is at 1:15 pm on Saturday. With the Premier League title slipping out of City’s grasp, the FA Cup is a viable opportunity for silverware this season.

Elsewhere, Chelsea travel to the AMEX Stadium to face Brighton Hove and Albion for what promises to be a cracking encounter. The Seagulls suffered an embarrassing 7-0 Premier League defeat at Nottingham Forest last weekend and will be out for redemption in front of the home fans. Customers can stream the action live on their mobile device courtesy Showmax at 9 pm on Saturday.

On Sunday, Liverpool will take on Championship side Plymouth Argyle at 4 pm and Aston Villa will square up against Tottenham Hotspurs at Villa Park at 6:35 pm.

Fans can sign up for the Showmax Premier League mobile plan for N3,200 at www.showmax.com to enjoy all FA Cup and Premier League action.

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