MANCHESTER CITY survived a huge scare to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round.
Pep Guardiola’s side fought back from a goal down to deny League One Leyton Orient a famous cup scalp.
ReutersKevin De Bruyne spared Man City’s blushes with a winner off the bench at Leyton Orient[/caption]
ReutersThe Belgian fired home with just ten minutes remaining at Brisbane Road[/caption]
PAAbdukodir Khusanov netted his first City goal to spark the comeback[/caption]
GettyJamie Donley’s 40-yard strike crashed off the bar and gave Orient a shock lead[/caption]
Orient took the lead in bizarre circumstances during a chaotic first half in East London.
Tottenham loanee Jamie Donley spotted City keeper Stefan Ortega off his line.
Taking aim from 40 yards, his dipping strike crashed against the crossbar before hitting Ortega and trickling in.
A strong City XI peppered the Orient goal throughout the first half, with the hosts holding firm.
But Guardiola’s men finally drew level after the break, with Abdukodir Khusanov scoring his first for the club.
The Spaniard saw debutant Nico Hernandez limp off injured during the first period.
And he rang the changes as City went in search of a winner.
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Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne were both introduced, with the Belgian proving the matchwinner.
De Bruyne was sent through on the left and poked an effort over Orient keeper Josh Keeley.
Orient almost levelled in the closing seconds through skipper Dan Happe.
But City held on to break Orient hearts.
Donley took aim from just inside the City half, spotting Stefan Ortega off his line
GettyThe ball fell into the net off Ortega after striking the underside of the bar[/caption]
ReutersKhusanov bundled in early in the second half at Brisbane Road[/caption]
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