Live updates, analysis and reaction from Villa Park as Ruud van Nistelrooy's side look to kick off 2025 with a bang and claim a victory that would lift them out of the drop zone

Leicester City boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy has admitted that he has high hopes for new signing Woyo Coulibaly as he looks for him to perform well for the Foxes.

Holders Manchester United have been drawn to play Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup. United, who defeated Manchester City in last season’s final, have been rewarded with a home tie after their 10 men won at Arsenal on penalties in the third round earlier on Sunday evening.

The Leicester City manager gives his thoughts on Leon Bailey's winner, which came from his side's right flank, with James Justin and Jordan Ayew not on the same wavelength

Ruud van Nistelrooys Leicester City faces Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round, marking his return to Old Trafford.

Ruud van Nistelrooy knows he needs time at Leicester - but acknowledges he does not have that luxury. The Foxes boss is "fed up" talking about positive performances without points after their 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Luke Thomas and Jordan Ayew come into the side to face Aston Villa with Ruud van Nistelrooy forced to disrupt his back four for the first time as Leicester City manager