Manchester City's close 2-1 win against Leyton Orient in the FA Cup's fourth round showcased their resilience. Leyton Orient surprised by taking an early lead through a controversial own goal, while City fought back with goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and substitute Kevin De Bruyne securing the win.
In a controversial FA Cup match, Manchester United beat Leicester City 2-1, advancing to the fifth round. The win came with controversy as Harry Maguire scored a decisive offside goal in stoppage time. With VAR absent in the fourth round, Leicester's Ruud van Nistelrooy criticized the decision, calling it 'unacceptable' and citing favoritism. The incident sparked debates on refereeing and the role of VAR.