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MAGUIRE'S LATE BREAK

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February 08, 2025

HARRY MAGUIRE was Man chester United's saviour as his 93rd-minute winner sent Ruben Amorim's side into the next round.

- by DAVID McDONNELL

MAGUIRE'S LATE BREAK

With extra time looming, Maguire met a free-kick from Bruno Fernandes at the far post and sent an angled header into the far corner to get United out of jail.

The centre-back had strayed offside but with no VAR in the FA Cup, his late effort was allowed to stand.

United had trailed until the 68th minute but staged a fightback befitting of the club's glorious past.

It was an emotional return to Old Trafford for Ruud van Nistelrooy, who as caretaker United manager earlier in the season twice beat Leicester in his fourgame spell in charge.

United's new £29m signing, Patrick Dorgu, was thrown straight into the starting line-up at right wing-back as - opposed to his favoured left role - with Amorim selecting a strong side.

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