Manchester Metropolis’s Belgian midfielder #17 Kevin De Bruyne (2R) celebrates after scoring their second purpose in the course of the English FA Cup fourth spherical soccer match between Leyton Orient and Manchester Metropolis at Gaughan Group Stadium, Brisbane Highway in east London on February 8, 2025. (Photograph: AFP)
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Kevin De Bruyne spared Manchester Metropolis’s blushes with a late strike to beat third tier Leyton Orient 2-1 within the FA Cup fourth spherical on Saturday, whereas Newcastle additionally got here from behind to win 3-2 at Birmingham.
Pep Guardiola’s troubled facet had been rocked when Jamie Donley’s long-range effort got here again off the bar and rebounded in off Metropolis goalkeeper Stefan Ortega to provide Orient an early lead at Brisbane Highway.
The English champions lastly drew stage after 56 minutes when Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov deflected in Rico Lewis’s shot for his first purpose since signing for Metropolis from Lens within the January switch window.
Guardiola needed to flip to his bench greater than he would have favored simply 4 days earlier than a mammoth Champions League play-off spherical first leg in opposition to Actual Madrid.
However the introduction of De Bruyne made the distinction because the Belgian midfielder scored 11 minutes from time.
“It was a typical FA Cup sport, that’s the reason this competitors is unbelievable. For the followers, how the gang assist and we knew they’re sturdy,” Guardiola mentioned.
“It’s my ninth season in England. I performed many occasions in opposition to decrease division groups. It was a good sport and we knew it for the state of affairs that we now have, however we reacted rather well with nice character.”
Victory got here at a value for Metropolis, although, as new midfielder Nico Gonzalez hobbled off simply 22 minutes into his debut after a £50 million ($62 million) transfer from Porto.
Newcastle had been additionally troubled by third-tier opposition as Birmingham, who’re co-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady, led after one minute by way of Ethan Laird at St. Andrew’s.
A quickfire double from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson turned the tie in Newcastle’s favour, however Tomoki Iwata’s blistering strike levelled earlier than half-time for the League One leaders.
The Magpies, although, rounded off a wonderful week after reaching the League Cup ultimate on Wednesday as Willock restored their lead on 82 minutes.
Backside of the Premier League and seemingly destined for relegation, Southampton acquired no respite within the FA Cup as Burnley received 1-0 at St Mary’s.
Scott Parker’s crew went in entrance after 77 minutes when Marcus Edwards scored from close-range on his debut after signing on mortgage from Sporting Lisbon.
It’s virtually 600 minutes since Championship promotion chasers Burnley final conceded a purpose, with 10 clean-sheets of their final 11 video games.
– Everton eradicated –
What turned out to be the final FA Cup tie at Goodison Park resulted in disappointment for Everton, who’re shifting to a brand new stadium subsequent season, as Bournemouth cruised to a 2-0 victory because of objectives from Antoine Semenyo and Dan Jebbison.
Rodrigo Muniz scored twice as Fulham received 2-1 at League One Wigan.
Ipswich, second backside of the Premier League, swept to a 4-1 win in opposition to Frank Lampard’s Coventry.
George Hirst’s second minute penalty was rapidly cancelled by out Joel Latibeaudiere’s eighth minute equaliser for the second tier hosts.
However Jack Clarke restored Ipswich’s lead within the twenty eighth minute and struck once more after 37 minutes earlier than Jaden Philogene’s 63rd minute effort sealed the rout.
Millwall reached the fifth spherical for the primary time since 2018-19 because of Femi Azeez’s double in a 2-0 win at Championship leaders Leeds.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke made 10 adjustments and paid the value as Azeez opened the scoring with a deflected effort from the sting of the world within the thirtieth minute.
Azeez netted once more for the 2004 FA Cup finalists with a fierce drive within the fifty fifth minute earlier than Millwall keeper Liam Roberts saved Pascal Struijk’s penalty.
Chelsea journey to Brighton in a while Saturday.
Aston Villa host Tottenham within the decide of Sunday’s motion, whereas Premier League leaders Liverpool go to Plymouth.
