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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Barney Ronay at the Gaughan Group Stadium

Manchester City get taste of Leyton Orient but De Bruyne seals Cup recovery

Kevin De Bruyne sneaks a crafty shot past Josh Keeley to earn Manchester City aa 2-1 win at Leyton Orient
Kevin De Bruyne sneaks a crafty shot past Josh Keeley to earn Manchester City aa 2-1 win at Leyton Orient. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters

It took the full 90 minutes, one tactical rejig, five substitutes and the introduction of two recent players’ player of the year winners, but Manchester City eventually reeled in Leyton Orient.

Kevin De Bruyne’s 79th-minute winner completed a 2-1 victory in this fourth-round FA Cup tie after Orient had led at half-time through a goalkeeping own goal made by a sublime intervention from Jamie Donley.

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