Manchester United march on to the FA Cup fifth round after beating Leicester City 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim handed a debut to Patrick Dorgu with the left wing-back deployed on the opposite flank. It was a night to remember for the Reds but they made hard work of their win over Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side.
Leicester City opened the scoring in the first half thanks to a headed finish from Bobby De Cordova-Reid. United deserved to trail after a diabolical first half as they made it too easy for the visitors.
In the second half, United grew into the game and Amorim’s substitutes helped as the Reds equalised through Joshua Zirkzee before taking control. The Reds played with a higher tempo and started to dominate the game.
Harry Maguire sealed the win with a superb header in stoppage time to put United into the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Here’s how the players rated-
Andre Onana – 6
Quiet evening for Andre Onana. Sadly he couldn’t do anything to prevent Leicester City’s opening goal.
Leny Yoro – 5
Guilty of leaving too much space down his side for Leicester City’s opener. His strongest attribute was carrying the ball out of defence, but United transitions were too slow.
Harry Maguire – 6
Failed to pick up his man for the opening goal but redeemed himself with the match winner in stoppage time.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Done nothing of note in the first half, but made a crucial last-ditch challenge after 75 minutes to prevent Onana from encountering a 1-v-1 situation. Took Lisandro Martinez’s role by entering the opposition’s final third towards the end of normal time.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Decent on his least favoured flank.
Manuel Ugarte – 4
Lost possession for the goal. Not one of his better displays in a red shirt as he was easily bypassed in midfield.
Bruno Fernandes – 5.5
Had little impact on the game until his assist for the winner in stoppage. The free kick delivery for Maguire’s goal was second to none.
Patrick Dorgu – 6.5
United’s best player in the first half before being substituted.
Amad Diallo – 6.5
Caused problems down the right flank for Leicester City.
Kobbie Mainoo – 5
Nothing went his way tonight. Replaced after 63 minutes.
Rasmus Hojlund – 4
Offered nothing in attack and got no service. Poor movement which is becoming a worrying trend for the struggling striker. Another game without a goal for the Dane.
Substitutes
Alejandro Garnacho – 8
United’s bright spark in the second half as he provided wizardry on the left wing. Unlucky not to equalise after a stunning run in the 64th minute. Helped create the goal for Zirkzee.
Joshua Zirkzee – 7
Made an instant impact with his goal after 67 minutes. It came from United’s first shot on target.
Casemiro – N/A
Not on the pitch long enough to rate.
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