Manchester City narrowly avoided a major FA Cup upset on Saturday, coming from behind to beat third-tier Leyton Orient 2-1 and secure a spot in the fifth round.
City fell behind early when Jamie Donley’s stunning shot bounced off the crossbar and deflected in off goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, giving the League One side a shock lead.
Pep Guardiola’s team struggled to break down the determined hosts until the 56th minute when Rico Lewis’ shot deflected off Abdukodir Khusanov and found the net, marking his first goal for the club.
With the game still tied, Guardiola turned to his bench, bringing on Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne in search of a winner. The decision paid off as De Bruyne, who has only recently returned from injury, slotted home Jack Grealish’s pass with 11 minutes left, sealing the victory.
City, currently fourth in the Premier League, have endured a challenging season, including a close call in the Champions League group stages. They will now shift focus to a crucial European clash against Real Madrid at the Etihad on Tuesday.
