“Redemption arc complete” – Fans in disbelief as Harry Maguire’s last-minute goal hands Manchester United win in FA Cup

Harry Maguire scored a 93rd minute header to help Manchester United win 2-1 against his former club, Leicester City in the FA Cup 4th round.

“Redemption arc complete” – Fans in disbelief as Harry Maguire’s last-minute goal hands Manchester United win in FA Cup

Harry Maguire scored a later winner for Manchester United in a 2-1 FA Cup victory over Leicester City. (via Fox)

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire scored in the final minute of stoppage time to help the defending FA Cup champions, advance to the fifth round. The Red Devils won 2-1 against Leicester City in a thrilling FA Cup fourth round encounter.

Harry Maguire handed a much-needed boost to Manchester United, who have lost five out of their last seven home games. The 31-year-old scored against his former team, who he played for between 2017 and 2019. Maguire had made 76 appearances for the Foxes, before securing a record-breaking move to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window of 2019.

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The Red Devils looked sloppy throughout the first half. Bobby De Cordova-Reid helped Leicester take the lead in the 42nd minute. However, United came back through Joshua Zirkzee‘s 68th minute equalizer. As the match was nearing extra time, Bruno Fernandes stepped up to take an injury-time free-kick, which was headed home by Maguire, leaving fans awestruck.

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However, the goal was not bereft of controversy, with Leicester City claiming that Maguire was in an offside position. With VAR not used in the initial stages of the FA Cup, the referee deemed the goal as a legible one. Leicester manager and ex-United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was livid after the full-time whistle, claiming that his side was done hard by poor officiating.

Nonetheless, the Red Devils will now set their eyes on retaining the FA Cup, which could possibly be their only major piece of silverware this season. Meanwhile, January signing Patrick Dorgu made his debut for the club, playing for the first 45 minutes.

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Fans heap praise on Harry Maguire, for his goal in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Leicester City

Harry Maguire scored a controversial 93rd minute goal to help Manchester United claim a thrilling comeback win over Leicester City. His match-winning display against the Foxes left fans in surprise, as they reacted to it on social media.

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Fans praised Harry Magurie for his match-winning display against Leicester City. (via X)

Some fans claimed that the 31-year-old completed his redemption arc, while also silencing critics with his performance. A few others labelled Manchester United’s victory as ‘sweet revenge’. One fan went on to state that Harry Maguire should get his captaincy role back. Another urged him to depart the club, as United does not deserve to have him in the team.

Meanwhile, the win also handed the Red Devils a much-needed sigh of relief, following the disaster weekend Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace. Despite their FA Cup win, the club is struggling in the EPL, as they remain in the 13th position on the table.