Manchester United clawed again from a aim all the way down to beat Leicester Metropolis in a 2-1 fourth-round FA Cup victory on Friday at Previous Trafford, due to a last-gasp header from veteran defender Harry Maguire plus a strike from Joshua Zirkzee.
The sport seemed to be heading into further time earlier than Maguire headed within the winner within the 93rd minute from Bruno Fernandes’ free kick, seconds earlier than the ultimate whistle.
The outcome handed United solely their third win of their final eight video games at Previous Trafford throughout all competitions.
United have been poor within the first half and Leicester capitalised within the forty second minute when Wilfred Ndidi’s shot was blocked by keeper Andre Onana however Bobby De Cordova-Reid was there to go within the rebound from shut vary.
Zirkzee levelled within the 68th minute when Rasmus Hojlund’s effort was blocked by defender Caleb Okoli and the ball fell completely for Zirkzee to faucet dwelling simply three minutes after he entered the sport.
Full-time: Man Utd 2-1 Leicester
Roy Keane was scathing of United’s efficiency within the first half, calling them “boring”. He is a bit more optimistic concerning the second, however nonetheless doesn’t appear significantly impressed.
“The linesman has to see it [Maguire being offside]. United obtained out of jail tonight. The efficiency itself was nowhere close to adequate.”
Full-time: Man Utd 2-1 Leicester
And that’s that. Alejandro Garnacho was the game-changer, coming off the bench at half-time. United have been terrible within the first half and never significantly better for early elements of the second, however ultimately they discovered some urgency and pinned Leicester again. Even so, that was a merciless manner for the Foxes to exit of the FA Cup.
Lawrence Ostlere7 February 2025 21:55
Man Utd 2-1 Leicester
It was offside, fairly clearly, however there isn’t a VAR within the FA Cup. That’s so robust on Leicester.
Lawrence Ostlere7 February 2025 21:54
GOAL! Man Utd 2-1 Leicester (Maguire, 90+3 min)
United have achieved it! Bruno Fernandes launches a last-ditch free-kick into the field and there’s Harry Maguire on the far submit to go it throughout aim and into the far nook.
Heartbreak for Leicester.
Lawrence Ostlere7 February 2025 21:51
Man Utd 1-1 Leicester
90 min: United are enjoying with an urgency and tempo that was badly lacking within the first half. Zirkzee races again to win the ball from a Leicester midfielder and they’re shortly again on the assault trying to find this winner.
Lawrence Ostlere7 February 2025 21:47
Man Utd 1-1 Leicester
87 min: United seem like the one crew prone to rating in these remaining jiffy, however they’re struggling to create something clear-cut towards a deep-set Leicester defence. Garnacho wriggles alongside the field and shoots low, nevertheless it’s effectively held by Hermansen.
Lawrence Ostlere7 February 2025 21:46
Man Utd 1-1 Leicester
84 min: Yoro takes the ball in the direction of the byline and wins a nook for United. The Stretford Finish roars as Bruno prepares to swing within the set-piece… which Hermansen punches away for one more nook.
Lawrence Ostlere7 February 2025 21:44
Man Utd 1-1 Leicester
81 min: Ugarte is booked for a late problem.
Lawrence Ostlere7 February 2025 21:42
Man Utd 1-1 Leicester
78 min: Oh, what a horrible end! Garnacho performs a beautiful one-two with Dalot on the sting of the field and instantly he’s in on aim down the left facet. He pretends to go throughout aim earlier than wrapping his foot across the ball with an effort in the direction of the close to submit, however drags it horribly extensive.
That ought to have been 2-1.
Lawrence Ostlere7 February 2025 21:38
Man Utd 1-1 Leicester
74 min: United carry on coming, largely via the wonderful Garnacho, who’s shut down this time by Justin on the byline.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid has been changed by Kasey McAteer, who could provide a bit extra safety on that facet towards Garnacho.
Lawrence Ostlere7 February 2025 21:34
