Manchester City battled past Leyton Orient with a 2-1 comeback win in the FA Cup fourth round. An early own goal by Stefan Ortega put City on the back foot before Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne sealed the victory. Pep Guardiola’s side advances to the fifth round.
Manchester City overcame an early scare to defeat Leyton Orient 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round, securing their place in the next stage.
Leyton Orient took a shock lead in the 16th minute when Jamie Donley’s ambitious long-range strike deflected off City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega and found the net. The League One side put up a spirited performance, frustrating the reigning Premier League champions for much of the first half.
City regrouped after the break, with substitute Abdukodir Khusanov leveling the score in the 56th minute, redirecting Rico Lewis’ shot past the Leyton Orient goalkeeper. Pep Guardiola’s men continued to push forward, and their persistence paid off when Kevin De Bruyne found the back of the net in the 79th minute to complete the comeback.
Despite a determined effort from Leyton Orient, City’s quality and depth proved decisive. Guardiola praised the opposition’s resilience and acknowledged the difficulty of the contest. Meanwhile, Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens commended his squad for their brave display, highlighting Donley’s moment of brilliance despite the unfortunate own goal ruling.
With the victory secured, Manchester City advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup, where they will await their next opponent in Monday’s draw.
