Manchester United vs Leicester as it happened: Holders progress in FA Cup after late controversy | OneFootball

FA Cup fourth round weekend gets underway tonight at Old Trafford

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Manchester United left it late to overcome Leicester City to reach the FA Cup fifth round. The holders needed an 93rd minute winner from Harry Maguire to avoid extra-time and possibly penalties for the second successive cup tie.

Having already beaten Leicester twice this season, including victory in the Carabao Cup, the holders were favourites to progress, though they fell behind shortly before half-time when Bobby De Cordova-Reid reacted quickest to Wilfred Ndidi’s shot being saved by Onana to head the ball over the Man Utd goalkeeper and into the back of the net.

Man Utd improved after the break and were level when Joshua Zirzkee tapped the ball into an empty net. With extra-time looming, Maguire - who did look in an offside position before Bruno Fernandes took the free-kick - headed home in injury time to ensure the holders remain on course to retain their trophy.

United will now await their opponents in the fifth round when the draw is made on Monday evening as Leicester now focus on Premier League survival. Read the game back below with our dedicated match blog.