Manchester City overcame a shock scare to beat third-tier Leyton Orient 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round. Substitute Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner late on to prevent an embarrassing upset for the Premier League champions.
Manchester City ’s midfielder Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring their winning goal against Leyton Orient in the FA Cup fouth round on Saturday. Picture: AFP
Pep Guardiola had to turn to his bench to prevent a monumental shock for the Premier League champions as substitute Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner 11 minutes from time. They maintained that advantage until 56 minutes when Rico Lewis’ shot deflected in off Abdukodir Khusanov for his first Manchester City goal.
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