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    Man Utd 2 Leicester 1: Maguire rescues woeful United with controversial Fergie-time winner in front of legend Sir Alex

    HARRY MAGUIRE came up trumps to dump his old pals and get Ruben Amorim off the hook.Maguire pounced with the stoppage time header that saw United claw their way back from a nightmare performance and keep their hands on the FA Cup.Harry Maguire saved Man Utd from an FA Cup exitCredit: APThe defender scored the winner in the 93rd minuteCredit: AFPThe United centre back, a Leicester hero for two years, buried Bruno Fernandes’ deep free kick at the far post into the opposite corner.Yet the Foxes were fuming that the free kick was the harshest of hand ball calls against James Justin… and then replays suggested Maguire may even have been offside.With no VAR to bail them out of the mire, though, Leicester were simply out of the FA Cup and Amorim out of jail.Yet don’t let that place in the fifth round mask the grim reality of the night…United got lucky.They were, for all the first half and sizeable chunks of the second, abysmal. Clueless, listless and frankly bloody hopeless.Ruben Amorim may have claimed he let Marcus Rashford leave because the striker couldn’t get to grips with is methods.Well last night he could have got rid of at least half a dozen more, if their performance against the Foxes was anything to go by.Not until Alejandro Garnacho appeared from the bench for the second half was their even a hint of a spark about the men in red.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMan Utd progressed with a last-minute winnerBobby De Cordova-Reid broke the deadlock for Leicester just before half-timeCredit: APJoshua Zirkzee levelled things up for the hostsCredit: APWhen the first chance was an edge-of-the-box snapshot from Jordan Ayew to sting Andre Onana’s palms, most of Old Trafford saw it as an alarm call. It was merely an alarm.United were so dismal, that was as close as we got to a goal from either side for the rest of the half, It was a shocker.Roy Keane launches incredible blast at ‘shocking and boring’ Man Utd after woeful first half vs LeicesterQuite fitting, then, that for a long while the most pulse-raising moment was a cock-up, Mads Hermansen so nearly spilling an inswinging Amad corner over his own line.To think that United had put eight goals past Leicester in their two previous meetings this season. The more mischievous might also claim they had a better manager then, too.In fact the really roguish would probably point out that a Foxes victory would have meant Van Nistelrooy had as many Old Trafford wins to his name as Amorim this season.And three minutes before the break that prospect got a lot closer when Leicester snatched a lead which only went down as a shock because neither side had come near to it before.It came – surprise, surprise – after United, as so often this season, had got themselves in a tizzy deep in their own half and coughed up possession.Instead of taking the safe option and simply clearing his lines, Manuel Ugarte faffed around with a never-on flick and Boubakary Soumare pounced.Keeper Onana stuck out a foot to block Wilfred Ndidi’s point blank sidefoot, yet the ball hit Bobby De Cordova-Reid in the face and flew back over the line.A scrappy goal in the scrappiest of games…no wonder the fans let rip with a chorus of boos. It takes a lot before this bunch turn on their own, but finally they’d cracked.Never mind letting Rashford go because he didn’t buy into the manager’s methods. You could have said the same for half a dozen of them tonight.Maguire was in an offside position for the goalUnited desperately needed a spark, a star, from somewhere and Amorim chucked Garnacho on the from the bench to provide it.The response was hardly immediate, yet midway through the second half Garnacho finally brought Old Trafford to life. United too, just when it was beginning to look a lost cause.Ugarte finally seemed to realise his team-mates were in red by finding the Argentine winger instead of a blue-shirted Fox.Garnacho hared in and hit a shot that clipped Wout Faes and arced over keeper Hermansen towards goal.Yet with 70-plus thousand about to celebrate, Caleb Okoli threw himself back, stuck out a leg and somehow turned the ball against the bar, down onto the line and away.The Leicester centre back celebrated as though he’d just scored the winner at Wembley. Three minutes later he was on his knees, a United finally strung it together.Once more it came from Garnacho with another drive down the left and low cross. And once more it involved a ricochet off Faes, this time from Rasmus Hojlund’s flick.But this time instead of bouncing to safety it rolled oh-so invitingly to Zirkzee and the United substitute, on for Kobbie Mainoo four minutes earlier, couldn’t miss.READ MORE SUN STORIESGarnacho could have teed up a second as Leicester threatened to buckle, too, but chose to shoot from a ridiculously tight angle instead of drilling across the face of goal.Extra time and quite likely penalties it was then…until Maguire proved otherwise. Thank goodness he did – 90 minutes was quite enough! More

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    ITV pundit Lee Dixon says Man Utd ace Mazraoui ‘should be fined a week’s wages’ after shocking blooper vs Leicester

    LEE DIXON called for Noussair Mazraoui to be docked a week’s wages after a bizarre howler rarely seen in professional football.The Manchester United defender fluffed a throw-in so badly in the dramatic 2-1 FA Cup comeback win over Leicester that every fan could see it was illegal.Noussair Mazraoui dollied an illegal throw-inJust look at the position of Mazraoui’s hands after his howlerIt came as the Red Devils battled for their lives as they trailed to a shock 42nd-minute opener from Bobby De Cordova-Reid.Fortunately for Mazraoui, sub Joshua Zirkzee flashed home an equaliser soon after the centre-back’s “throw faux-pas”.But it didn’t save the Moroccan from a savaging by ex-Arsenal hero Dixon.The former England right-back told ITV: “Absolute foul throw. should be fined a week’s wages for that.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”How can you not throw a ball in?”It appeared Mazraoui was lining up a routine throw down the right flank.But he suddenly slowed up and instead just dollied it a few yards forward from in front of his face.At that stage it summed up United’s plight.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd it followed the strange saga down the same flank of new signing Patrick Dorgu.Old Trafford chief Ruben Amorim stunned fans by starting the left wing-back down his weaker flank.Roy Keane breaks silence on Marcus Rashford’s shock transfer to Aston Villa and has MAJOR concernAnd Dorgu was hauled off at half-time for Alejandro Garnacho.Zirkzee later came on to help the Argentinian winger inspire the Red Devils into belated momentum.And on 68 minutes Garnacho raked in a left-wing cross that Caleb Okoli blocked, only for Zirkzee to sidefoot home.Mazraoui’s defensive partner Harry Maguire then headed a controversial 93rd-minute clincher against his old club. More

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    Roy Keane launches incredible blast at ‘shocking and boring’ Man Utd after woeful first half vs Leicester

    MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane ripped into his former club as they trailed Leicester City 1-0 at half-time.The Red Devils played host to ex-forward Ruud van Nistelrooy and his team at Old Trafford on Friday.Roy Keane ripped into Man Utd for their first-half performance vs LeicesterCredit: GettyBobby De Cordova-Reid fired the visitors into a 1-0 lead just before half-time, sparking a huge rant from Keane on ITV Sport.The ex-United star said: “It’s shocking, really, really poor. you start looking at this United team for all the stats… No shots on target, two shots on target against Crystal Palace.”They’re boring now. You feel like you should go into the Man Utd dressing room and remind them what the game is about – the goal is that end, you have to put the ball in the back of the net.”It’s as if they’re not even aware of it.Read More on Man Utd”Leicester haven’t been that great but they’ve been a bit sharper and they deserve to be in front.”He continued: “No where near good enough. There’s no energy, there’s no energy in the stadium.”The club legend then berated United for being “nowhere near” good enough.Keane said: “It sums up United – they’re giving it away cheaply, people are not staying with their runners. Good reaction from Leicester.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But I’m looking at it from United’s point of view and thinking, my goodness, is this what it’s come to? Nowhere near good enough.”United failed to register a single shot on target during the first half against Leicester.Ruben Amorim reveals reason he axed Ruud van Nistelrooy from Man Utd coaching staff January signing Patrick Dorgu also struggled to impress after being played out of position and was hauled off at half-time.Manchester United might have been listening in, as their second half performance was much improved.Joshua Zirkzee and a controversial Harry Maguire winner were enough to turn the tie, which ended 2-1. More

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    New-signing Patrick Dorgu HOOKED off at half-time after bizarrely being played out of position in FA Cup by Ruben Amorim

    STUNNED Manchester United fans hit out after new boy Patrick Dorgu was thrown straight into the team – but OUT of position.And after a woeful display he was HOOKED at half-time.Patrick Dorgu was used as rarely seen beforeCredit: GettyDorgu was soon battling it out with Leicester’s Jordan AyewCredit: ReutersSome fans reckoned Dorgu looked more comfortable as the game went onCredit: AFPThe Dane started at home to Leicester in the FA Cup at RIGHT wing-back.Yet the 20-year-old was signed as a long-term solution for United’s perennial problems in defence down the OPPOSITE flank.So when here was deployed on what most people reckon is his weaker side, viewers couldn’t contain their bemusement.One blasted, “WTF is going on” and another posted: “Don’t think Dorgu suits it.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe struggled to make an impact on the game and Manchester United went into the half-time break trailing 1-0.Amorim had seen enough, replacing Dorgu with Alejandro Garnacho during the break.Dorgu’s debut came just a day after after his old club Lecce claimed the Red Devils had given them a “now or never ultimatum” over his transfer.The Italians had vowed to keep their hot prospect until the summer.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMany observers were then surprised to see him instantly earn a place in Amorim’s team for Friday’s fourth-round tie.Amorim fielded three centre-backs, with Dorgu in front of the trio on one flank and Diogo Dalot on the left.Which Manchester United stars should stay and go?The deadline recruit was rated highly in Serie A for his attacking forays.And after watching his Old Trafford bow, one cynical observer wrote: “Has Dorgu set up two and scored yet? Oh, he’s playing right wing back, you say?”Many fans simply couldn’t understand Amorim’s tactics.One blasted: “Why should Amorim start Dorgu at the right back and yet we have Dalot!”This Amorim is like he doesn’t want help, buying a left back player and putting him out of position at his debut is really wrong.”But some viewers reckoned Dorgu looked pretty comfortable.One insisted: “Dorgu knows what he’s doing but Dalot doesn’t.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSpeaking at half-time, Manchester United legend Roy Keane also raised the issue of him playing out of position, and questioned if it was “unfair” on the newbie to be given that role for his debut.Amorim’s change was vindicated, with replacement Garnacho shining and inspiring a comeback from the Red Devils who won 2-1. More

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    Fans joke Ian Wright’s coat ‘reminded them to take the bins out’ as Arsenal legend keeps warm on ITV for FA Cup clash

    ARSENAL legend Ian Wright was the talk of social media on Friday night thanks to his HUGE coat.The 61-year-old was on duty as a pundit for ITV as Manchester United played host to Leicester City at Old Trafford.Ian Wright’s coat caught the attention of fansCredit: GettyThe Arsenal icon wore a big black padded coat while on duty as a pundit for ITVCredit: GettyAnd in order to withstand the freezing February weather, he donned a huge shiny black Adidas puffer jacket.Fans were quick to comment on his choice of coat, with one person taking to social media to write: “Ian Wright’s coat is certainly something!”Another joked: “Ian Wright’s coat just reminded me that I forgot to take my bin out this week. Cheers, Wrighty.”While some others compared him to legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who famously wore a long puffer jacket on the sidelines during his coaching days.Read More in FootballOne said: “Nice gesture from Ian Wright to wear Arsene Wenger coat tonight.”Meanwhile, another commented: “Ian Wright stole Wenger’s coat.”ITV presenter Mark Pougatch even drew attention to the outfit live on air.He said: “Temperatures dropping here at Old Trafford and Ian’s got a new coat.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He’s up for the cup. He’s got an Arsene Wenger-type coat for the cup.”Wright jokingly responded: “I can do this one up easy!”‘Anyone that has ever played the game knows it’s never a red’ – Arsenal legend Wright rages at Lewis-Skelly sending offIt’s not the first time Wright has left fans in stitches with his choice of coats. He wore a similarly massive jacket last season that saw him compared to the Michelin man.Man Utd’s clash with Leicester was the first of this weekend’s FA Cup fourth round fixtures.The visitors travelled to Old Trafford with 15-year-old Jeremy Monga among the substitutes. More

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    Are there FA Cup replays in the fourth round? Extra-time and penalties rules explained

    THE FA Cup fourth round is underway with some huge ties taking place.And Football’s oldest competition is taking a slightly different look this season.All eyes are on the iconic FA Cup as the fourth round beginsLast term, Manchester United stunned neighbours Manchester City to win the trophy with a 2-1 victory at Wembley in May.Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored the goals as the red half of Manchester went wild in the capital.The win kept Erik ten Hag in a job for a few more months before he was sacked in October.However, in this season’s FA Cup, there is a major change which was already kicked off from the first round proper.Manchester United are the current holdersCredit: RexAre there replays in the FA Cup fourth round?From this season, there will not be replays in the FA Cup fourth round.Instead, the games that are level after 90 minutes will straight head into extra-time and then potentially penalties.This has been the case from the first round proper this season.FA chiefs agreed extra payments to compensate clubs for the abolition of all replays.Most read in FA CupAll 32 teams eliminated at the last 64 stage will be paid £25,000 from Wembley funds, with the winners each receiving £115,000.What FA Cup fourth round games are on TV?Friday, February 7Manchester United vs Leicester City – 8pm – ITV1 / ITVXSaturday, February 8Leyton Orient vs Man City – 12.15pm – BBC1 / iPlayerLeeds United vs Millwall – 12.15pm – not televisedCoventry City vs Ipswich Town – 3pm – not televisedPreston North End vs Wycombe Wanderers – 3pm – not televisedStoke City vs Cardiff City – 3pm – not televisedSouthampton vs Burnley – 3pm – not televisedEverton vs Bournemouth – 3pm – not televisedWigan Athletic vs Fulham – 3pm – not televisedBirmingham City vs Newcastle United – 5.45pm – BBC1 / iPlayerBrighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea – 8pm – ITV4 / ITVXSunday, February 9Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – 12.30pm – BBC Red Button / iPlayerPlymouth Argyle vs Liverpool – 3pm – ITV1 / ITVXAston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur – 5.35pm – BBC1 / iPlayerMonday, February 10Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace – 7.45pm – BBC Red Button / PlayerREAD MORE SUN STORIESTuesday, February 11Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest – 8pm – ITV1 / ITVX More

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    Man Utd vs Leicester live stream FREE: How to watch FA Cup clash today

    MANCHESTER UNITED’S former striker and interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy looks for MASSIVE UPSET on his return to Old Trafford with Leicester.United are fresh from a 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace, currently sitting in 13th, and are in need of a good cup run to revive their season.Ruud van Nistelrooy travels back to the ground he once played on for Manchester UnitedCredit: RexRuben Amorim has had a tough start to life in EnglandCredit: GettyMAN UTD VS LEICESTER LIVEThe Foxes themselves are in need of a much-needed boost, having lost at The Goodison last weekend and faced the threat of immediate relegation back to the Championship.United knocked out Arsenal in a resilient 10-man display at The Emirates in the third round, whereas Leicester were 6-2 winners over QPR.Ruud van Nistelrooy beat Leicester twice in four games during his interim spell at Old Trafford, scoring eight and conceding two against The Foxes.Despite a big win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, van Nistelrooy has had a mixed start at The King Power and needs a big result against his old side.How to watch Man Utd v Leicester for FREEThe FA Cup remains on freeview TV in the UK, and the game will be live on ITV1.The game will also be available to stream for free on ITVX.Alternatively, tune into SunSport’s coverage of the game for all the action as it happens.The game is the first of the fourth round, kicking off at 8pm GMT on Friday, February 7.What other FA Cup games are happening this weekend?There is a pair of 12:15pm GMT kick offs on Saturday lunchtime, with Manchester City visiting Leyton Orient, and Leeds hosting Milwall.There are six 3pm GMT kick offs, with Wigan hosting Fulham, Ipswich travelling to Coventry, Southampton hositng Burnley and Everton playing Bournemouth among the Premier League sides.Most read in FA CupCardiff also play Stoke, and Preston will host Wycombe at 3pm GMT.League One topping Birmingham will host Newcastle at 5:45pm GMT, and Brighton host Chelsea at 8pm GMT to end the day.Plymouth host Liverpool in Sunday’s main event at 3pm GMT, with Blackburn playing Wolves prior at 12:45pm GMT and Aston Villa vs Tottenham following at 5:35pm GMT.Man Utd stars hit Ruben Amorim as he runs birthday gauntlet in training… and is left holding his backDoncaster host Crystal Palace on Monday night, kicking off at 7:45pm GMT, before high flying Nottingham Forest travel to Exeter at 8pm GMT on Tuesday. More

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    Chelsea defender who can’t stop shooting and a Villa star who’s always being fouled – Weekend Wager’s best FA Cup bets

    SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager uses in-depth stats and razor-sharp analysis to bring you the best value bets from the upcoming bumper weekend of sport.Joining our very own Will Pugh on this week’s show is football journalist Kweku Afari and betting expert Sam Rosbottom.Chelsea look good value this weekend – as SunSport run down the best bets for the FA Cup and more sporting actionCredit: AlamyThe panel talk through some of the biggest games from this weekend’s FA Cup.Brighton vs Chelsea and Aston Villa vs Tottenham are the matches where there’s money to be made, according to our experts.And we’ve also got a cheeky Super Bowl bet to take a punt on.Check out all our best bets for the weekend below:READ MORE SPORT STORIESBRIGHTON vs CHELSEAKweku Afari: Chelsea to score 3+ goals – 5/2″You look at this Brighton team, there are questions marks… last week against Nottingham Forest they shipped seven goals.”This is a Brighton who are not in very good form and they’ve got no clean sheets against Chelsea in their last eight meetings.”I’ve got Chelsea to go big in this one.”Most read in FootballWill Pugh: Rutter to score & Chelsea to win – 11/1″Rutter’s got three goals in his last two FA Cup games, and that’s good on it’s own.”When you hear those three goals came in just 101 minutes…”But, I still think the Blues are going to do it – they’ve progressed from 25 of their last 27 FA Cup fourth round ties.”Brighton have also lost each of their last four matches vs Chelsea and have won just one of the last 11 homes games the Blues.”That’s quite a record.”Tosin scored twice in his last FA Cup match and is value to have at least two shots vs BrightonCredit: GettySam Rosbottom: Tosin to have 2+ shots – 16/5″I’m having loads of luck in the player shots market.”Hear me out… [Tosin] has had nine shots in his last four games, including three in the last match vs West Ham.”He had four in his last FA Cup game against Morecambe and got on the scoresheet twice.”It’s value.”ASTON VILLA vs TOTTENHAMKweku: BTTS & Villa to win – 15/8″Can Villa put a dent in Tottenham’s bid to win a trophy for the first time since 2008? I think yes…”I feel like this is a safe bet in terms of it coming in.””I feel like this is a safe bet in terms of it coming in.”These teams have both scored in three of their last four meetings, while Spurs have lost three of their last four domestic away games.”Donyell Malen has looked lively lately and could prove value for a goal involvement against SpursCredit: AlamyWill: Malen goal or assist & Spurs to win – 13/1″Tottenham have progressed from four of their last five FA Cup fourth round ties.”They’ve also won nine of their last ten away games against Aston Villa.”Donyell Malen… three shots on target in three games – two of them in his last game against Wolves.”He’s looked really busy whenever I’ve seen him and I fancy him to be involved.”Sam: Ramsey to be fouled 2+ times – 2/1″Keeping it simple… he’s been fouled twice in each of his last three games.”In total, 14 fouls in his last eight matches – he is a player who does get brought down.”He’s likely to come up against Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro… this is value.”Patrick Mahomes will lead the Chiefs to a third straight Super Bowl, say our expertsCredit: GettySUPER BOWLPHILADELPHIA EAGLES vs KANSAS CITY CHIEFSKweku – Mahomes to score a TD – 7/2″The Chiefs are aiming for history, right now – the first-ever NFL team to win three Super Bowls in a row.”Patrick Mahomes, the only person he is chasing right now is Tom Brady.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The only person to ever beat Patrick Mahomes in a Super Bowl is Tom Brady.”That is not changing this weekend – Patrick Mahomes will lead the Chiefs to another Super Bowl.”Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More