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Matthew Hobkinson

Leeds United handed fixture quirk following FA Cup victory

Leeds United's previously postponed Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford has now been confirmed for Wednesday 8 February after both sides secured FA Cup fourth round victories.

A mid-week kick-off (8pm GMT) awaits the two sides next month after the top-flight fixture at Old Trafford was initially postponed from its original date in September following the death of The Queen. A date had been provisionally pencilled-in but was contingent on both teams securing safe passage to the fifth round without the need of a replay.

The draw for the fifth round will take place on Monday (30 January) and Leeds find themselves in the hat beyond the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2016. A searing strike from Jack Harrison, followed by goals from Junior Firpo and Luis Sinisterra saw Leeds run out 3-1 winners against Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium.

Read more: Every word Jesse Marsch said on Leeds United's Accrington Stanley win, Harrison, Rutter and Bamford

Erik ten Hag's side also recorded a 3-1 victory against their fourth round opponents Reading. Two goals from Casemiro and a further from Fred saw them dispatch the Royals on a night that saw Andy Carroll sent off for two yellow-card offences.

The result now means that after playing Man United on the Wednesday night, the two sides will go head to head once again just four days later. Jesse Marsch's side will welcome the Red Devils to Elland Road on Sunday 12 February for a 2pm (GMT) kick-off, one of the handful of Leeds matches that have been picked for TV coverage.

Having lost 9-3 on aggregate to Man United across both home and away games in the Premier League last season, Leeds will be out for revenge next month.

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