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      Man Utd flop Antony SCORES in second game for Real Betis after making MOTM on his debut of loan spell in Spain

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      ANTONY has continued his Real Betis purple patch by netting a first LaLiga goal. The Manchester United flop is on loan at the Spanish club until the end of the season.Antony has netted his first goal for Real BetisCredit: GettyThe on-loan Man Utd winger curled in against Celta Vigo after just ten minutesCredit: GettyAntony was shown the exit door at Old Trafford following a dismal spell with the Red Devils.Signed for £82million in September 2022, the Brazilian racked up more yellow cards than goals for the club.But he’s impressed since landing in Betis on a short-term loan until June. Following a man-of-the-match performance against Athletic Bilbao, Antony has finally found his shooting boots.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe 24-year-old needed just 10 minutes to find a way past Celta Vigo on Saturday afternoon. Antony received a loose ball in the box, opening up his body and bending a smart finish past Vicente Guaita. It was Antony’s first goal in any competitive game since a strike against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup back in September. On that occasion, the tricky winger fired home in a 7-0 rout of the League One side. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAntony’s future at Old Trafford remains uncertain as boss Ruben Amorim plots a huge summer overhaul. Almost EVERY player in the Red Devils squad will reportedly be available for transfer. Antony leaves Man Utd with more yellow cards than goals as £86m Ten Hag flop goes down as one of worst transfers everBetis are covering 84 per cent of Antony’s sizeable £200,000-a-week wages during his loan stay.But there is no option to buy clause built into the deal.Betis extended their lead in Saturday’s contest through former Leeds United defender Diego Llorente.They were however pegged back in the second half, with Celta scoring three times to stun the visitors.Antony was subbed on 72 minutes, but received the Player of the Match for a second game running. More

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      Leyton Orient 1 Man City 2:  Kevin De Bruyne steps off bench to clinch narrow comeback win for Pep Guardiola’s side

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE broke the hearts of Orient and romantics everywhere with a late winner.And De Bruyne’s moment of quality, so rare in a lacklustre performance by Manchester City, decided a compelling tie only after a dose of FA Cup magic from Orient’s Jamie Donley – and a big helping of good fortune.Kevin De Bruyne spared Man City’s blushes with a winner off the bench at Leyton OrientCredit: ReutersThe Belgian fired home with just ten minutes remaining at Brisbane RoadCredit: ReutersAbdukodir Khusanov netted his first City goal to spark the comebackCredit: PAJamie Donley’s 40-yard strike crashed off the bar and gave Orient a shock leadCredit: GettyCity centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov knew little about the second-half equaliser he scored, diverting Rico Lewis’ shot past wrongfooted Orient goalkeeper Josh Keeley.And De Bruyne’s goal robbed the League One side of the chance to play extra time, which was what they deserved after taking a sensational lead.The records will show it was an own goal by City keeper Stefan Ortega that gave Orient the lead.The visitors will continue to insist that if VAR had been in operation, it would have been disallowed for a foul in the build-up.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut Donley’s effort from 50 yards, which came off the bar and then Ortega before nestling in the City net, will be replayed for years.And if captain Dan Happe had converted a late chance to equalise, Orient could yet have sprung a shock.For nearly an hour this was a day and performance to forget for City.The lesser-spotted Jack Grealish had the game’s first shot, cutting in from the left and firing wide of the near post.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe home fans gave a frank verdict and then watched their own team go close at the other end.A long ball over the top and a clever pass by frontman Charlie Kelman allowed left-back Jack Currie to send in a dangerous cross that City made a meal of clearing until referee Darren Bond came to their rescue by awarding a free kick.BBC makes half-time innovation in FA Cup clash between Leyton Orient and Man CityThe away team should have taken the lead in the 10th minute.Savinho volleyed Ruben Dias’ pass across goal, the Orient defence missed it but Ilkay Gundogan failed to find a finish from close range. It was Orient who forced the first save of the game. Kelman beat Vitor Reis in a footrace and after a heavy touch still managed to get a shot away that Ortega blocked at his near post.And Ortega was helpless moments later when Orient took a sensational lead.While City screamed for a foul near the halfway line, Donley let fly from more than 50 yards.Donley took aim from just inside the City half, spotting Stefan Ortega off his lineThe ball fell into the net off Ortega after striking the underside of the barCredit: GettyOrtega retreated in a panic but only far enough to divert the ball into his own net after it came back off the crossbar.City were rattled and although James McAtee got his toe on a cross he could only divert it straight at Orient ‘keeper Josh Keeley.Things got worse for the visitors soon after when debutant Nico Gonzalez, injured in the build-up to the goal, was forced to leave the field.Substitute Bernardo Silva had his shot from a Grealish cross blocked, then Dias sent a header from a Savinho corner into Keeley’s grateful arms.City were finding some promising positions but not being ruthless.Grealish wasted a good chance to shoot before sending a cross to the far post for Silva.But there was Donley on his own goalline to clear.Orient reminded City of their threat when Kelman again got in behind and square for Sonny Perkins, who fired well over the bar.It was only in stoppage time that the visitors forced Keeley into his first difficult save and even then Marmoush’ volley from a Savinho cross was pretty much straight at the Orient keeper.Guardiola changed both his centre-backs at half time, bringing on John Stones and Khusanov for Dias and the hapless Reis.The Uzbek centre-back soon had to be on his toes to prevent Kelman meeting a Perkins cross.City were gaining a little momentum.Gundogan had a shot blocked by one of the massed ranks of Orient bodies and Rico Lewis was off target with the follow-up. Khusanov bundled in early in the second half at Brisbane RoadCredit: ReutersKeeley had to be alert to deny Marmoush.But he could do nothing about it when Lewis’ shot from distance hit Khusanov on the head and left him totally wrongfooted.Orient did not allow the misfortune to deflate them.Kelman connected with a free kick from the left but sent the ball wide of Ortega’s near post.City felt they should have had a penalty just after the hour when a fine move ended with Marmoush laying the ball off to McAtee. The shot grazed the post but Marmoush believed he had been on the wrong end of firmer contact from Orient centre-back Jack Simpson which deserved punishment in the form of a spotkick.Meet Man City signing Nico Gonzalez, who is son of Pep Guardiola’s former team-mate and could be £50m Rodri solution Keeley then got down well to keep out Gundogan’s shot from outside the box. At the other end, Kelman once more posed danger with a cross-shot that Ortega decided to leave and a near-post shot that he opted to push away.The City keeper flapped at the resulting corner to give the home side further hope.But by now Guardiola had sent on Phil Foden and De Bruyne, and it was the latter who decided the game.After a long period of possession, Grealish chipped a fine pass in behind and the Belgian helped it past Keeley with the deftest of touches.Still Orient believed.When they won a free kick in the 90th minute they sent forward keeper Keeley, who had scored a sensational equaliser against Oldham in the second round.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Tom James’ delivery reached captain Happe, only for the centre half to volley over the bar.Kelman caused more problems before the end, but Orient could not find the equaliser. More

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      Huge injury blow for Man City as £50m new signing Nico Gonzalez’s debut lasts just 22 minutes before he’s crocked

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      MANCHESTER CITY were hit with a huge injury blow as Nico Gonzalez’s debut lasted just 22 minutes. The midfielder signed for £50million from Porto in the January transfer window and started against Leyton Orient in the FA Cup. Nico Gonzalez went off injured on his City debutCredit: GettyBut Gonzalez went down injured off the ball on 20 minutes – and was replaced by Bernardo Silva just moments later. City were trailing at the time and now face hosting Real Madrid on Tuesday without their new man. But manager Pep Guardiola did breathe a sigh of relief when Abdukodir Khusanov levelled on 55 minutes. Defender Rico Lewis – who started at right-back – saw his effort on the edge of the box deflect off Khusanov and past keeper Josh Keeley.READ MORE IN footballIt came after Orient took a shock lead on 16 minutes when Jamie Donley’s stunner from halfway hit the bar and bounced off Stefan Ortega. Kevin de Bruyne – off the bench also – then put City ahead by poking a through ball past Orient’s Keeley to win the game 2-1. City new boy Gonzalez – who came through Barcelona’s academy and first team – started in midfield alongside Ilkay Gundogan. His arrival comes with Rodri still facing the prospect of missing the remainder of the season through injury. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Spaniard ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September. Guardiola has history with Gonzalez having tracked his time at Barca’s youth set up. And he said: “It’s a position where we were weak after the absence from Rodri.”I know him from the Barcelona academy and his father was working here. “I’m really pleased from the effort of the club to bring him here for the next years.”Gonzalez signed from Porto More

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      ‘Setting the example’ – fans hail Ruben Amorim’s devotion to hard work after narrow FA Cup win over Leicester

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have hailed Ruben Amorim’s devotion to hard work after he held training in the aftermath of his side’s last-gasp FA Cup win over Leicester.Amorim set up a post-match training session for his players on the Old Trafford pitch immediately after United’s 2-1 victory.Amorim oversaw a full training session after United’s 2-1 win over LeicesterAmorim put his United players through their paces after full-timeOnce again, Amorim watched on as his side produced a pitiful display in the first half, with the visitors taking the lead on the brink of the interval through Bobby De Cordova-Reid.The half-time introduction of Alejandro Garnacho provided a lift for United in the second half, and the hosts soon got back on level terms through Joshua Zirkzee.Fans were preparing for extra-time before Harry Maguire headed home in stoppage time, despite appearing to have been offside in the absence of VAR in the fourth round.The dramatic ending spared Amorim’s blushes and the Portuguese gaffer was quick to take action following the full-time whistle.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSA post on the club’s social media channels showed players being put through their paces on the pitch on Friday night.The post confirmed that players were undergoing a full training session, rather than a customary post-match warm-down.And fans absolutely loved to see Amorim’s hardline methods.One wrote on X: “I saw the boss there. That’s setting the example.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA second said: “Make them work for the badge!”A third added: “This is exactly what we need to see.”Ruud van Nistelrooy talks about his feelings in returning to Old Trafford for Man Utd clash Rasmus Hojlund was involved despite the fact that he played the full 90 minutes against Leicester.The Dane struggled to make an impact, failing to register a single shot and losing possession nine times.The draw for the fifth round will take place on Monday at 7pm.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      ‘Nobody wants this’ Fans destroy BBC’s half-time innovation in FA Cup clash between Leyton Orient and Man City

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      THE BBC have come under fire from baffled fans – for interviewing a player at HALF-TIME.Leyton Orient’s Dan Happe was thrown in front of the camera after his team’s impressive first-half performance at Brisbane Road.Dan Happe gave a half-time interview to the BBC during Leyton Orient’s FA Cup clash with Man CityCredit: BBCFans were baffled as the rain-sodden skippered was interviewed on his way to the dressing roomCredit: BBCAn own goal from Stefan Ortega gave the League One side a deserved lead at the break.The game was played in driving rain in East London, with Orient defending valiantly to preserve their lead. But as a sodden Happe headed towards the dressing room, he was collared by the Beeb for an interview. One fan fumed on X: “You guys are shameless, interviewing a Leyton Orient player AT HALF TIME! No class!”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnother said: “Why are we now doing half time interviews… utter disgrace to the game, it’s not a circus.”While a third added: “Half time interviews? Literally surely the player has better things to be doing and thinking about at half time.”And a fourth raged: “Why do the BBC believe its appropriate to interview the captain of the lower division team even before he’s got off the pitch at half time. Try f*****g doing that to the City captain or Guardiola. The disrespect is unbelievable.”And ESPN’s Ian Darke added: “Really don’t want to see players interviewed in cold and wet conditions on their way off pitch at half time. Doesn’t feel right, adds little.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt’s not the first time the BBC have trialled the innovation this season during their FA Cup coverage. Sky Sports faced a similar backlash from fans last year after interviewing Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola during the half-time break in a Premier League game. Pep Guardiola preview Man City’s tasty clash against Leyton OrientEarlier in Saturday’s fourth-round contest, Jamie Donley stunned the Premier League champions by taking aim from 40 yards out.Donley came out best following a 50/50 in the middle of the park and spotted City keeper Ortega off his line.The 20-year-old hit a brilliant strike from just inside City’s half, which Ortega could only watch fly over his head.Donley was denied a stunning goal only by the crossbar.But the ball instead smashed back off the woodwork, hitting Ortega and rolling into the net. More

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      ‘Not good enough’ Harry Maguire reveals Man Utd stars have ‘lost confidence’ when playing at home at Old Trafford

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      HARRY Maguire reckons Old Trafford is once again a stadium that strikes fear into players – just not the right ones.And the no-nonsense centre back has urged his Manchester United pals to shrug off their home sickness if they want to rescue a dismal season.Harry Maguire admitted that he and his team-mates have little confidence at Old TraffordOn Friday, Maguire ticked one off his personal bucket list with a last-gasp headed winner in front of the Stretford End to save their FA Cup skins.Yet United stumbled, rather than sparkled, to a 2-1 fourth round triumph over lowly Leicester, after trailing the relegation scrappers for much of the game.Maguire – like everyone bar the officials – also knew he was one of FOUR men in an offside position when he scored, and the goal would have been ruled out had VAR been in operation.And as a realist, he wasn’t about to get carried away by a place in the last 16…more concerned at getting his team-mates back on track in front of their own fans.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe stadium which once struck fear into opponents throughout Europe in the glory years, now only causes those in United shirts to tremble.They have won just five of 13 Premier League games at Old Trafford – and Maguire knows the rot must stop to get anything from the season.He warned: “We can’t be starting games like that at Old Trafford. The run of results here has been so poor I think the boys have lost a little confidence of playing in front of the crowd.“It’s something we need to address because if we want to be a successful team we’ve got to make it hard for teams to come here and play – and the first half wasn’t good.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“We’ve got to stop conceding that first goal. If you’re not playing free-flowing football and the performances aren’t great, you’ve just got to keep yourself at 0-0 for as long as you can.“We have talent in the team to change the momentum. But at the moment, whenever we come under a tiny bit of pressure we concede a goal and that’s not good enough.”Luke Littler and AngryGinge lose their heads on live stream after predicting Harry Maguire would score Man Utd winnerMaguire’s winner came was allowed to stand despite being at least a yard beyond the Leicester backline – yet at least it finally saw him realise a personal dream.He admitted: “Yes, it was a nice moment for myself because in six years at the club, I haven’t managed a last-minute winner at the Stretford End.“I’ve scored at the Stretford End but not in the last minute, so it’s something I’ll never forget. It’s an amazing feeling.“I can remember eight years ago I scored at the King Power for Leicester against Man United in the last minute, so it’s roles reversed now. I’m happy to be on the end of it.”Maguire scored the winner but Alejandro Garnacho’s second half cameo inspired the turnaroundCredit: AFPUnited’s comeback was inspired when Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench for the second half, teeing up Joshua Zirkzee’s equaliser before the dramatic finish.Maguire hailed the young Argentine winger’s impact and reckons it has to be a benchmark for the others to follow.He added: “It was a great mentality from him tonight because I’m sure he was frustrated not to start and wants to play every game.“But when he does come off the bench he always has a huge impact on the team. He did it in the Europa League last midweek with Amad, and changed the game there.“Now he’s come on and changed the game again…he had a huge impact. I’m sure he doesn’t want to be called an impact player and he wants to be playing from the start.“But credit to him, he was mentally right, mentally focused and came in with a great attitude. He definitely helped us to win the game.”United equalled a humiliating 132-year record with the defeat to Crystal Palace last Sunday.The result was the club’s SEVENTH Premier League home defeat of the season – from just 13 matches.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat is their joint-worst record at this stage of the season in their entire history.In 1893-94, when still called Newton Heath, they went on to lose eight of their 15 home league games.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Leyton Orient star Jamie Donley scores from halfway line v Man City in FA Cup – but it’s harshly ruled an own goal

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      LEYTON ORIENT were in FA Cup dreamland after taking a shock lead against Manchester City. Jamie Donley stunned the Premier League champions by taking aim from 40 yards out at Brisbane Road. Jamie Donley spotted Ortega off his line in Leyton Orient’s FA Cup game with Man CityCredit: BBCThe 20-year-old saw his brilliant effort cruelly hit the crossbarCredit: BBCBut Ortega would only divert the ball back into his own netCredit: BBCDonley – who is on loan from Tottenham – celebrated wildly with the OrientCredit: BBCPep Guardiola named a strong starting XI for the trip to East London.Jack Grealish, Omar Marmoush, Ilkay Gungogan and Savinho all started for the seven-time FA Cup winners. While Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, John Stones and Bernard were all named on the bench. But City were made to pay for a slow start when Orient took the lead on 15 minutes. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLDonley came out best following a 50/50 in the middle of the park and spotted keeper Stefan Ortega off his line. The 20-year-old hit a brilliant strike from just inside City’s half, which Ortega could only watch fly over his head. Donley was denied a stunning goal only by the crossbar.But the ball instead smashed back off the woodwork, hitting Ortega and rolling into the net. Most read in FootballDonley, on loan from Tottenham, has netted six times in 22 games since joining the O’s in the summer.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOrient have enjoyed a super season in League One and are well in the hunt for the playoffs. They have beaten Boreham Wood, Oldham Atheltic, and Championship side Derby so far in their run to the fourth round. Man goes football crazy after renting flat next to Leyton Orient’s stadium City were dealt a blow later in the first half as new signing Nico Gonzalez limped off injured on debut.Marmoush, Grealish and Savinho all had chances to level before the break but were kept out by Orient keeper Josh Keeley. More

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      Harry Kane breaks silence on his transfer release clause from Bayern Munich which could see him return to Premier League

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      HARRY KANE refused to deny he has a release clause in his Bayern Munich deal that could signal a sensational Premier League return.The England captain joined the Bundesliga giants from Tottenham in August 2023 for £104million.Harry Kane reportedly has a release clause in his Bayern contractCredit: GettyReports in Germany claim there is a buy-out option of £54million in the striker’s contract that he can activate in January 2026.The clause could have allegedly been met during the recent winter transfer window for the higher fee of £67million.Asked about the situation, Kane, 31, said: “What I can say is that I’m very happy at FC Bayern. No comment on the clause.”Deadly from 12 yards, Kane scored two penalties on Friday night at the Allianz Arena in a 3-0 win over Werder Bremen.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe has scored 21 goals in this season’s German top-flight and converted 20 of his 20 penalties for the club.His last spot-kick failure dates back to December 2022 in an England shirt in the World Cup quarter-final exit to France in Qatar.Kane said: “I’m on a good run. Misses can happen. It has happened in the past, too.“It was another nice game. There will always be tight games throughout the season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I want to take responsibility and open the game up. It’s happened a few times this season which is good.“I’m enjoying being out here with the boys.How much Mathys Tel will cost Tottenham for four months revealed… with no guarantee Spurs can activate buy option“There’s always room for improvement for myself personally, like the one I missed with the left foot. But it’s always nice to score.”Bayern president Herbert Hainer gushed: “That’s a quality Harry has. I don’t know anyone who converts penalties quite like he does.“It’s crazy that the goalkeeper always flies into the wrong corner.”Vincent Kompany’s side will be in good form and confidence ahead of a key week in two competitions.They play Celtic away on Wednesday in the Champions League playoffs first leg and then it is a visit to league rivals and reigning champions Bayern Leverkusen on Saturday.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More