Maguire’s Last-Minute Heroics Seal FA Cup Victory for United
What a match at Old Trafford! Manchester United have snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round, and it came in the most thrilling fashion possible—a 93rd-minute header from none other than Harry Maguire. It was classic "Fergie time" drama, and the Red Devils are through to the next round!
United started the game sluggishly, struggling to impose themselves as Leicester played with confidence and intent. And it was the visitors who struck first, taking the lead in the 42nd minute through Bobby De Cordova-Reid. The Leicester forward made no mistake as he nodded home a well-placed cross, silencing the Old Trafford crowd just before halftime.
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Coming out of the break, United needed a spark. Manager Ruben Amorim made a crucial decision, bringing on Joshua Zirkzee, and the young forward delivered. In the 68th minute, Garnacho’s quick movement created space inside the box, and after a blocked effort from Højlund, the ball fell to Zirkzee, who calmly slotted it into the net. Suddenly, United had life again.
With the score level, United pressed forward in search of a winner, and Leicester were holding on for dear life. Garnacho and Højlund caused constant problems, but the breakthrough still eluded them as the clock ticked toward full-time. And then, in the dying seconds of stoppage time, a long ball from Bruno Fernandes found Harry Maguire, who rose highest to head the ball past the Leicester goalkeeper. Old Trafford erupted! The former Leicester man had just broken the hearts of his old club with a towering header.
Leicester will feel hard done by, as replays suggested Maguire might have been marginally offside, but with no VAR in play, the goal stood. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side had put up a strong fight, but United’s resilience proved too much.
A huge win for Manchester United, but it raises questions too—why do they keep needing these late, dramatic goals to bail them out? Amorim will be relieved with the result but knows his side needs to start games better.
For now, though, United march on in the FA Cup, and Maguire is the hero of the night!
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