FA Cup: Harry Maguire's late goal helps Manchester United progress
What's the story
Manchester United booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup, courtesy of a last-minute goal from Harry Maguire.
The decisive moment arrived in the 93rd minute when Maguire headed home a free-kick from Bruno Fernandes.
United were abysmal in the first half and went behind when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored from a header in the 42nd minute.
The goal arrived after Andre Onana's save from Wilfred Ndidi's strike bounced up kindly for Cordova-Reid.
Game changer
Zirkzee's equalizer keeps United's hopes alive
Before Maguire's match-winning goal, Joshua Zirkzee had scored an equalizer in the 67th minute to keep Manchester United's FA Cup campaign alive.
The introduction of Alejandro Garnacho at half-time proved instrumental in turning the tide for United.
The Argentine's direct style of play caused Leicester issues. He had a shot incredibly cleared off the line.
Earlier in the first half, United failed to clock a shot on target and struggled for control. At half-time they were booed off the field.
Performance analysis
United's shaky defense and sluggish offense
Despite their eventual win, Manchester United's display was characterized by a shaky defense and sluggish offense.
Patson Daka managed to outmaneuver Leny Yoro and Maguire, setting up Jordan Ayew for a powerful shot saved by Andre Onana.
Offensively, United struggled with only a cross from Manuel Ugarte and an error near his goal by Leicester's goalkeeper Mads Hermansen posing any real threat.
Newcomer spotlight
Dorgu's debut and United's lack of inspiration
20-year-old Patrick Dorgu, who was signed from Lecce for £25m in the winter window, made his debut in this match.
Despite showing promise with his speed and skill, Dorgu failed to inspire a lackluster United side in the first half.
The team's performance was so disappointing that it drew boos from the Old Trafford crowd at half-time.
Dorgu a left-wing-back played on the right side as an inverted wing-back. It complicated matters.
Second-half turnaround
Garnacho's impact and Zirkzee's equalizer
The second half witnessed a change of fortune for United with the introduction of Garnacho.
His energy on the field led to Zirkzee's equalizing goal, keeping United in the game.
However, as time ticked away and with no further goals from either side, it was Maguire who stepped up to secure Manchester United's place in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
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Contrasting records for Man United
Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 19 home matches in the FA Cup. They have won 17 matches, drawing two.
Maguire (92:23) became the first Man United player to score a winning goal in the 2nd half stoppage time since Anthony Martial scored against Everton (92:04).
Since Ruben Amorim took charge of the Red Devils, the club has conceded 32 goals in 20 matches across all competitions.
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Key numbers for Maguire, Zirkzee and Fernandes
Making his 230th appearance for Man United, defender Maguire has scored his 13th goal for the club, including two this season. Zirkzee scored his 5th goal for United in his 36th appearance for the club this season. Meanwhile, Fernandes registered his 12th assist this season.
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Here are the match stats
United had 4 shots on target from 13 attempts. The Foxes managed three shots on target from six attempts. United wrestled their way to gain more possession (56%). Amorim's side owned six corners to the visitors' one.