FA Cup fourth round: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Marcus Rashford could make his Aston Villa debut as Birmingham aim to bring Newcastle back to earth
FA Cup fourth round: 10 things to look out for this weekend

RUUD AWAKENING: Now returning to Old Trafford as Leicester’s manager, Ruud Van Nistelrooy can expect a warm welcome due to his former status as a star United striker. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

(1) Van Nistelrooy risks villain title

For spice, consider how this tie is the sides’ third meeting this term. Manchester United won the first two with an aggregate of 8-2, Ruud van Nistelrooy was interim manager for each, then Ruben Amorim made the Dutchman unemployed when taking over as the head coach in mid-autumn.

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