Club football gets back underway in England on Friday. Unfortunately, it won't be the Premier League as the top-flight campaign resumes next week. Instead, it will be the FA Cup that signals the end of the international break, with some of the country's biggest teams set to take to the pitch.
Man United kick off the 4th round, with the 16 fixtures scheduled to take place on Friday through Sunday. This will be the first game for the Red Devils since disturbing allegations of rape and abuse was brought against attacker Mason Greenwood as the continental powerhouse look to remain focused on their season while investigations carry on.
With Arsenal having crashed out in the previous round, England's other top dogs will be keen on avoiding embarrassing exits of their own. Reigning champions Leicester will take on the team that eliminated the Gunners, Nottingham Forest while Everton and Tottenham will be involved in the only two all-Premier League matchups.
Excited for the upcoming fixtures? Here's everything you need to know about the FA Cup 4th round.
Top games to watch in the FA Cup 4th round
Man Utd vs Middlesbrough: As mentioned earlier, the disturbing allegations brought against Mason Greenwood have dominated the headlines, with the attacker being banned from the team until further notice. Nonetheless, as pointed out by interim boss Ralf Rangnick, the focus is for the squad to get back out on the pitch and to deliver. The Red Devils enter this tie on the back of good form, having won three out of their last four matches, including a dramatic last-minute victory over West Ham. Middlesbrough, meanwhile, have won all but one of their last six fixtures across all competitions and currently reside in seventh in the Championship. Winning at Old Trafford is a difficult feat for most clubs, let alone a second-tier English outfit. However, the FA Cup is no stranger to shocking results as Chris Wilder looks to guide his team to victory over the 20-time English champions.
Everton vs Brentford: Frank Lampard's Goodison Park debut could not have been more interesting! Just days after being announced as Everton's new permanent manager, the English icon will take to the dugout for the first time, with the Toffees set to face fellow Premier League side Brentford. Whether deadline day signings Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek will make their debuts remain unclear. However, what is undeniable is Everton's need for a win. Similarly, the Bees are in need of a victory, having lost their last four games in a row. Who'll win this tie? Tune in this weekend to find out.
Tottenham vs Brighton: The second all-Premier League fixture will see Tottenham lock horns with Brighton for a spot in the last 16. Spurs enter this clash on the back of their recent 2-0 loss to Chelsea but have since strengthened their squad, signing Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus during the January transfer window. Antonio Conte's unbeaten run in north London has come to an end on all fronts, but this competition stands as Tottenham's only real shot at silverware. The Seagulls, on the other hand, aim to maintain their impressive season, having given both Chelsea and Liverpool a run for their money in the Premier League. Will Potter's men get the better of Harry Kane and Co. or will Spurs return to winning ways come this FA Cup tie? Don't miss this clash.
Who's in and who's out for the FA Cup 4th round?
Here are the list of players set to miss the upcoming round from England's top teams.
Man Utd: Bailly (injured); Wan-Bissaka, Fred, Telles, and Lindelof (all unfit); Luke Shaw (doubtful); Jesse Lingard (absent)
Man City: Palmer, Jesus, and Ederson (all unfit); Zinchenko (doubtful)
Chelsea: Chilwell and James (injured); Christensen, Silva, and Pulisic (doubtful); Mendy (away at AFCON)
Tottenham: Bentancur (ineligible)
Liverpool: Origi (injured); Alisson, Fabinho, Diaz, Elliott, and Thiago (all doubtful); Mane and Salah (away at AFCON)
West Ham: Ogbonna (injured); Antonio and Fabianski (doubtful)
Leicester: Castagne, Fofana, Bertrand, Vardy, and Evans (all injured); Pereira (doubtful)
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Kidderminster Harriers 1 - 2 West Ham United
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Huddersfield Town 1 - 0 Barnsley
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Peterborough United 2 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
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Stoke City 2 - 0 Wigan Athletic
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - 1 Norwich City
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Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 1 Brighton & Hove Albion
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Nottingham Forest 4 - 1 Leicester City
February 6, 2022 11:00amThe City Ground (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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