FA Cup
2025 - 2 - 8FA Cup Drama: From Lucky United to Brave Orient and City’s Setup!
Chelsea -- Leyton Orient -- Man City -- Man Utd -- Manchester United -- leyton orient vs man city -- man united vs leicester city Brighton - Chelsea - FA Cup - Harry Maguire - Leyton Orient - Manchester City - Newcastle United - Man City - Man Utd - Manchester United - leyton orient vs man city - man united vs leicester cityIn the FA Cup, luck plays a leading role! From Manchester United's suspenseful victory to Leyton Orient's fairytale, here’s the lowdown on the thrilling fourth round!
The FA Cup fourth round delivered excitement in heaps this past weekend, as Manchester United found themselves hanging on by a thread only to emerge victorious against Leicester City in a match that most certainly tested the heart rates of fans across the nation. United’s Harry Maguire proved to be the hero, heading home a late winner from a Bruno Fernandes free kick. However, fans questioned whether this brief spark of joy could overshadow a season plagued by inconsistency and poor performances. In a tournament where luck is as precious as skill, one can’t help but wonder if United can keep riding their fortune for a little longer.
Meanwhile, in another corner of the tension-filled landscape, Manchester City overcame a monumental scare from Leyton Orient. City, defending champions and favorites to take the Cup once again, initially looked on the back foot as they trailed 1-0, but their class shone through. Kevin De Bruyne made a sensational impact from the bench and helped turn the tide, guiding his side to a come-from-behind 2-1 triumph. Pep Guardiola might have taken a few barbs in jest from the Leyton crowd—who chanted about being 'sacked in the morning'—but he simply shrugged off the taunts, confident in his side’s efficacy.
Leyton Orient, the true underdogs in this narrative, left the pitch with heads held high after a spirited performance, providing a heartwarming tale for the fans. Young striker Jamie Donley’s sensational strike will undoubtedly be remembered, not just for the technical marvel but as a symbol of resolve and resilience. Their journey marked by challenges has brought them into the limelight, proving that no team is insignificant in the knockout stages of the FA Cup.
As the drama of this iconic tournament unfolds, it’s worth noting that the FA Cup has often been the stage for compelling stories, from underdog victories to dramatic upsets. In fact, did you know that the tournament was first held way back in 1871? It has maintained an air of excitement that continues to thrill fans, with over 700 clubs participating each season. So whether it’s Manchester United’s struggle for form or Manchester City’s resolve to defend their title, the FA Cup remains the place where legends are made!
Furthermore, the absence of VAR in this year's fourth round has ignited a debate among fans and pundits alike regarding the fairness of officiating. Harry Maguire's controversial decisive goal raises interesting questions on whether technology would have impacted match outcomes. The beauty of football lies exactly in such unpredictability, making the FA Cup, time and again, a can’t-miss event for the fans!
Luck saves Man United's FA Cup as poor performances continue ... (ESPN)
In a competition like the FA Cup, luck is as good as consistency, and Man United have found respite from their miserable Premier League campaign.
Leyton Orient 1-2 Manchester City: FA Cup fourth round – live (The Guardian)
Minute-by-minute report: How will Orient fare in their first meeting with City since 1966? Find out with Rob Smyth.
Manchester City survive huge Cup scare to beat Leyton Orient in FA ... (CNA)
LONDON :Premier League champions Manchester City survived a huge FA Cup fourth-round scare as Kevin De Bruyne came off the bench to secure a 2-1 victory at ...
FA Cup LIVE: Leyton Orient vs Manchester City & Leeds vs Millwall ... (BBC News)
Follow live coverage from the FA Cup fourth round including Leyton Orient v Manchester City and Leeds v Millwall.
Southampton vs Burnley LIVE: FA Cup team news, line-ups and more (Yahoo Sports)
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FA Cup fourth round: What we learned from Man Utd 2-1 Leicester (Premier League)
Ninad Barbadikar on the key talking points as Maguire's winner against his former club sends United through.
Harry Maguire strikes late as Man United beat Leicester in FA Cup (The Straits Times)
He heads in the winner deep into stoppage time from a Bruno Fernandes free kick to clinch the fourth-round clash 2-1. Read more at straitstimes.com.
United 2 Leicester City 1 (Manchester United)
Manchester United 2 Leicester City 1 · The first half was a relatively even affair, punctured in the final few minutes when Bobby De Cordova-Reid nodded home a ...
Leyton Orient vs Man City LIVE: FA Cup latest score and goal ... (Yahoo Sports)
The League One side have already made it through three rounds of the cup following victories over National League clubs Boreham Wood and Oldham Athletic,as well ...
FA Cup LIVE: Leyton Orient vs Manchester City & Leeds vs Millwall ... (BBC Sport)
Follow live coverage from the FA Cup fourth round including Leyton Orient v Manchester City and Leeds v Millwall.
Manchester City survive huge Cup scare to beat Leyton Orient in FA ... (The Straits Times)
LONDON - Premier League champions Manchester City survived a huge FA Cup fourth-round scare as Kevin De Bruyne came off the bench to secure a 2-1 win at ...
City fight back to see off Leyton Orient in FA Cup thriller (Manchester City FC)
City survived an almighty scare to fight back from a goal down to beat Leyton Orient 2-1.
Man City's Pep Guardiola pokes fun at 'sacked' chants in FA Cup win ... (ESPN)
Pep Guardiola poked fun at the "sacked in the morning" chants from Leyton Orient fans on Saturday by insisting that his Manchester City chairman won't be ...
FA Cup 2024-25: Why is there no VAR in the fourth round? (Sportstar)
Harry Maguire's controversial late goal in Manchester United's 2-1 win over Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round brought the absence of the Video ...
Leyton Orient 1-2 Manchester City: Jamie Donley scores FA Cup ... (BBC News)
Manchester City come from behind to knock League One Leyton Orient out of the FA Cup but Jamie Donley produces the strike of a lifetime for the Londoners.
Everton 0-2 Bournemouth, Southampton 0-1 Burnley: FA Cup fourth ... (The Guardian)
David Moyes was left to rue 'two terrible goals' at Goodison Park, while Cardiff and Preston progressed on penalties.
FA Cup predictions, odds and best bets: Birmingham to upset ... (Sky Sports)
Our tipster Jones Knows previews the best of the FA Cup fourth-round action; play Super 6 for a chance to win the £500000 rollover jackpot!
Man City survive wonder goal, Newcastle edge Birmingham in FA Cup (The Straits Times)
LONDON - Manchester City needed a late Kevin de Bruyne winner to beat third-tier Leyton Orient in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday after falling behind ...
Newcastle beat Birmingham 3-2 in FA Cup after early scare (The Straits Times)
BIRMINGHAM, England - Joe Willock bagged a brace as Newcastle United battled back from a goal down after 40 seconds to beat third tier Birmingham City 3-2 ...
Orient deprived of glory, but Donley writes name in FA Cup folklore (CNA)
LONDON : Sadly for Leyton Orient's on-loan youngster Jamie Donley, he was not credited with his side's shock opening goal against Premier League champions ...
Team news: Howe rings the changes for FA Cup clash at ... (Newcastle United)
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has made nine changes to his side for Saturday's Emirates FA Cup clash at Birmingham City, with Callum Wilson and Nick Pope ...
Birmingham vs Newcastle LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction as ... (Yahoo Sports)
Birmingham took the lead inside a minute through ex-Man United prodigy Ethan Laird, who smashed past Nick Pope with the help of a deflection from Callum Wilson.
Man City's Pep Guardiola pokes fun at 'sacked' chants in FA Cup win ... (ESPN)
Pep Guardiola poked fun at the "sacked in the morning" chants from Leyton Orient fans on Saturday by insisting that his Manchester City chairman won't be ...
Brighton v Chelsea: FA Cup fourth round – live (The Guardian)
Minute-by-minute report: Who will come out on top in this all-Premier League affair? Join Xaymaca Awoyungbo.
Man City survive wonder goal, Chelsea crash out of FA Cup (The Straits Times)
LONDON - Manchester City needed a late Kevin de Bruyne winner to beat third-tier Leyton Orient in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday after falling behind ...
FA Cup: Lack of video assistant referee technology felt in fourth round (BBC News)
The debate over the use of technology in football is nothing new - but in the FA Cup fourth round its absence has provided a frequent talking point.
Brighton's Mitoma dumps Chelsea out of FA Cup (CNA)
BRIGHTON, England : Kaoru Mitoma sealed Brighton & Hove Albion's 2-1 comeback home victory over Premier League rivals Chelsea to send the south- coast club ...
'Strike of a lifetime' - an own-goal that belongs in FA Cup folklore (Yahoo Sports)
The history books will say Leyton Orient led their thrilling FA Cup fourth-round tie with Premier League champions Manchester City for 40 minutes because of a Stefan Ortega own goal. Forget that. To anyone lucky enough to be there to witness it - a tie ...
FA Cup talking points: Chelsea's nightmare after Christmas ... (Sky Sports)
Plus: Manchester City edge past Leyton Orient - but at a cost; Newcastle boost their chances of ending their 70-year wait for a trophy; the FA Cup ...
FA Cup fourth round: What we learned in Saturday's matches (Premier League)
Football writer Ninad Barbadikar analyses Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round action involving Premier League teams. Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City.
Brighton 2-1 Chelsea: Mitoma dumps Maresca's men out of FA Cup (beIN SPORTS)
Goals from Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma booked Brighton's passage to the FA Cup fifth round, as they beat Chelsea 2-1.
Brighton's Mitoma dumps Chelsea out of FA Cup (The Straits Times)
Kaoru Mitoma sealed Brighton & Hove Albion's 2-1 comeback home victory over rivals Chelsea. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Birmingham City 2-3 Newcastle United: FA Cup fourth round – as it ... (The Guardian)
Joe Willock scored twice as Newcastle edged Birmingham in an extraordinarily eventful game.
FA Cup: Chelsea knocked out; Manchester City survive scare with 2 ... (Times of India)
Football News: Kaoru Mitoma led Brighton to a 2-1 win against Chelsea, knocking them out of the FA Cup, with Georginio Rutter's header and Mitoma's finish ...
Ahead of Real Madrid clash, Man City given a scare by third-tier ... (The Associated Press)
Manchester City has survived a scare against third-tier Leyton Orient to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Newcastle beat Birmingham 3-2 in FA Cup after early scare (CNA)
BIRMINGHAM, England : Joe Willock bagged a brace as Newcastle United battled back from a goal down after 40 seconds to beat third tier Birmingham City 3-2 ...
Eddie Howe gamble in glorious FA Cup tie sets Newcastle up for ... (Football365.com)
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