Is Man Utd vs Leicester on TV today? FA Cup team news and predicted lineup

Patrick Dorgu hoping to make his debut tonight.

Feb 7, 2025 - 09:53
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Is Man Utd vs Leicester on TV today? FA Cup team news and predicted lineup
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Dorgu and Heaven were unveiled at Old Trafford last week (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United take on Leicester City in their FA Cup fourth round clash tonight with two new signings hoping to make their debuts.

Patrick Dorgu was the club’s most significant piece of mid-season business, joining from Lecce in a deal worth an initial £25million fee.

Amorim has so far had to make do with makeshift solutions in the left wing-back role but with a natural option now at his disposal, he will be eager to get him into the team as soon as possible.

The United boss will be without another important player for an extended period however after Lisandro Martinez was stretchered off during Sunday’s defeat to Crystal Palace.

The Argentina international was in agony as he left the pitch with confirmation this week he has suffered a major anterior cruciate ligament injury which is expected to end his season.

As a natural left-footer capable of passing through the lines, Martinez has been a vital component in Amorim’s three at the back system.

Luke Shaw could be an option to replace him in the coming weeks but a minor setback means the England international is not available tonight.

Man Utd vs Leicester TV channel and live stream

TV channel: ITV1 and STV

Live stream: ITVX

With Jonny Evans also still absent, January signing Ayden Heaven is another possible option. The 18-year-old was brought in from Arsenal, regarded as a signing for the first-team to provide cover for Martinez. Amorim could opt to fast-track him into his starting XI.

16-year-old Godwill Kukonki could be another possibility, a natural left-sided centre-half who impressed Amorim following his arrival in Manchester in November.

Mason Mount meanwhile also remains sidelined.

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Ayden Heaven could also make his debut (Picture: Manchester United via Getty Images)

Amorim dropped both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee from his starting XI against Palace last Sunday, instead trialling Kobbie Mainoo in a false nine role.

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Zirkzee and Hojlund have not scored a goal in 2025 (Picture: Getty Images)

The experiment failed but given neither striker has found the net in 2025, the United boss may be tempted to further tinker with his attacking options.

Altay Bayindir will hope to return in goal after his heroics in the third round win over Arsenal at the Emirates.

How United could line up on Friday night…

United will be coming up against Leicester for the third time this season having already put eight goals past them in league and Carabao Cup.

Ruud van Nistelrooy was in charge for those games as interim boss and will now find himself back at Old Trafford as the Leicester boss looking to inflict more misery on his old side.

Predicted Man Utd XI to face Leicester

Bayindir, de Ligt, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dorgu, Fernandes, Diallo, Hojlund

Where to watch Man Utd vs Leicester? Kick-off time and TV channel

Man Utd vs Leicester kicks off at 8pm on Friday 7 February.

Live coverage is available on ITV1, with a live stream available on ITVX.

You can also follow all the action with Metro’s LIVE matchday blog.