January 11th 2025.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has high hopes for his team as they head into the FA Cup third round match against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday afternoon. The Leicester City manager is looking to turn things around for his team after a string of disappointing results.
The Foxes have suffered five consecutive defeats in the Premier League, with only two goals scored in that time. It hasn't been an easy run of games, with losses to tough opponents such as Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Aston Villa. The 3-0 home defeat to Wolves was a particularly tough blow for the team.
However, Leicester is determined to bounce back against their Championship opponents, QPR. But it won't be an easy task, as QPR has been in good form lately. Under the leadership of manager Marti Cifuentes, they have won their last two games against Watford and Luton and have only lost one of their last ten matches. This will surely be a challenge for Leicester.
Adding to the difficulty of the game, the weather conditions are expected to be harsh. Leicester City has issued a warning to fans to be careful on their way to the stadium due to ice. The club posted on social media, "Please take extra care when traveling to King Power Stadium today, as temperatures remain below freezing. Watch out for any standing ice and allow extra time for your journey."
Despite the game's unusual kick-off time of 2pm, it will not be televised. Fans will have to catch the highlights on Match of the Day at 10.30pm on BBC One. In anticipation of the match, Van Nistelrooy expressed his love for the competition, calling it the oldest cup tournament in the world and a famous one at that. He also emphasized the importance of representing the tournament and enjoying the games.
The FA Cup holds a special place in Van Nistelrooy's heart as a player, having won it twice with Manchester United. He shared, "I know how much it meant to me to be able to win it with the team and the club at the time." He also noted that the FA Cup games are like no other and that the new rule of going straight to penalties after a draw adds to the excitement of the tournament.
The third round schedule is packed with exciting and competitive matches, starting with Wycombe Wanderers vs Portsmouth on Friday evening. On Saturday, there will be several matches at 3pm, including Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers. And on Sunday, Tottenham Hotspur will face off against Tamworth. The much-anticipated match between Arsenal and Manchester United will take place at 3pm on Sunday, while Millwall and Dagenham & Redbridge will close out the round on Monday evening.
It's an action-packed weekend for football fans, and we can't wait to see how it all unfolds. May the best team win!
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