Team news, where to watch, judge and var

Manchester United and Leicester City face in Fa cup This Friday evening, with the search for the Red Devils to retain a well -known domestic trophy that continues at Old Trafford.

United, who defeated Manchester City in the finals last year, was awarded against former Ruuda Van Nisnolrooya striker, who had been in a temporary accusation at Old Trafford earlier this season.

Both clubs fought in Premier league This season, making the FA Cup welcome and the right opportunity to save your campaign with silver.

Man Utd V Leicester City Team News

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The Red Devils were without Jonny Evans, Mason Mount -ai Luke Shaw last time, and no trio looked at Old Trafford on Friday. Still, the first appearance for January signed by Patrick Dorg could be one to be careful.

United also received a new serious concern for Lisandar Martinez’s injuries, which was stretched out against Crystal Palace and looks set for a long -term spell aside.

Leicester City

Long -term absence in Leicester City are Issahak Fatawa, Ricardo Pereira, Nathaniel Over and Wilfred Ndidi, however, Ndidi has returned to training and Van Nistelrooy has confirmed that the Nigerian will return to the team against man utd.

When asked about more injuries, Van Nisklrooy said: “There are two or three with lightweight injuries to be evaluated.”

Where to watch Man utd against Leicester City on TV

For viewers in the UK, the game will be shown live on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player on Friday, February 7, starting at 8 pm (GMT).

In the US, the match will be broadcast on ESPN+, and in Canada live on TV -us Channel Sportsnet.

Man UTD against Leicester City Judges and is there a var?

Interestingly, FA has decided this season that Var will only be presented from the fifth circle of FA Cup onwards, which means that fans will not have to worry on Friday night.

The man whose decision will be the final judge is Michael Salisbury. He will be helped by Matthew Wilkes and Steven Meredith, and Thomas Bramall as the fourth official.

Salisbury took responsibility for four games for both clubs, and as can be seen, the Red Devils enjoy the 40-year-old as a man in the middle with a 100% victory ratio.

Man UTD V Leicester City Form

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Ruben amorimThe side fought for consistency at Old Trafford, highlighted by the recent defeats of the Premier League at the Old Trafford in Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace.

The Red Devils began in 2025. In a positive way, drawing in Liverpool and the triumph of FA Cup in Arsenal, as well as qualifying for the last 16 Europe leagues.

Leicester City

Things did not go to plan for Van Nistelroooy at King Power Stadium so far, and the foxes entered a cup from the back of a heavy defeat of 4-0 from Everton.

The highlight of 2025 was certainly a 2-1 victory in Tottenham, who pulled them out of the relegation zone, however, they now returned to the lower three and in the real danger of the current return to the championship.

Man Utd V Leicester City Head-to-Head

This will only be the fourth time that these two sides have faced each other in the FA Cup. The first two meetings were back in 1963 and 1976, and both won the Red Devils.

The last conflict of FA Cup was 2021 in the quarterfinal phase, where Leicester ran 3-1 winners thanks to two goals of Kelechi Iheanacho and one from the Youra Tielemans. All in all, Manchester United has more win against Leicester throughout history.