MAGUIRE STOPPAGE-TIME HEADER SENDS HOLDERS INTO FA CUP FIFTH ROUND

Harry Maguire scored a controversial stoppage-time header as Manchester United snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester City at Old Trafford.

The FA Cup fourth-round tie appeared set for extra-time after Joshua Zirkzee cancelled out Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s first-half header.

However, in the 93rd minute, an unmarked Maguire – who appeared to be in an offside position – nodded in Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick at the far post to send the hosts into round five.

Former United favourite Ruud van Nistelrooy returned to Old Trafford for the first time since his brief spell in interim charge, and his side drew first blood three minutes before half-time.

Bilal El Khannouss’ cross was met by Wilfred Ndidi, and Andre Onana could only parry his first-time shot onto the head of De Cordova-Reid, who nodded in.

Ruben Amorim’s side responded well after the break, with Caleb Okoli clearing off the line from Alejandro Garnacho.

But United were not to be denied in the 68th minute when Hojlund’s flick from a Garnacho cross ricocheted kindly for Zirkzee, who steered into an empty net.

And with extra-time looming, there was to be one last-gasp twist at the Stretford End. With VAR not deployed until the fifth round, United took advantage as Maguire converted from Fernandes’ delicious delivery.