Man United vs Leicester City: Score, Highlights, and Key Moments

Manchester United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round at Old Trafford on February 7, 2025. The match was marked by a controversial stoppage-time header from Harry Maguire, which appeared to be offside. However, with VAR not in use until the fifth round, the goal stood, allowing United to advance.

Leicester City took the lead in the 42nd minute through Bobby De Cordova-Reid. Manchester United equalized in the 68th minute with a goal from Joshua Zirkzee. The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Maguire headed in the controversial winner. 

The absence of VAR in this round of the FA Cup led to debates about the validity of the winning goal. According to Skysports, Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed his frustration after the match, telling ITV: “We are not defeated in Fergie time, we are defeated in offside time.”

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged the team’s underwhelming performance, noting the lack of energy in the first half and emphasizing the need for improvement despite the positive result. citeturn0news10

This victory propels Manchester United into the FA Cup fifth round, keeping their hopes for silverware this season alive.

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LEICESTER TAKE THE LEAD OVER MAN UNITED AT OLD TRAFFORD!

THE BALL DEFLECTS OFF ONANA AND DE CORDOVA-REID HEADS IT HOME 😮 pic.twitter.com/BCbJ8kUelT

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 7, 2025

Sources: Skysports, Espn FC on X