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Casey Evans

James Garner adds Leicester to FA Cup scalp collection and Manchester United need to take notice

The last round of the FA Cup was a rough ride for Premier League sides. Both West Ham United and Chelsea were taken to extra time by their lower league opponents. Of course, Manchester United were knocked out on penalties by Middlesbrough in a game they really should have won if they had finished just one more of their 30 chances.

But the most embarrassing defeat of the round came when Leicester City were wholly dominated by Nottingham Forest, losing the fixture 4-1 in standard time.

The FA Cup holders were well beaten on the day and only managed a consolation goal due to poor goalkeeping from Forest's Brice Samba when he came out to claim a loose ball.

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