Rúben Amorim and Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Leicester City and their manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, who previously served as Manchester United’s interim manager before Amorim took over.
The match saw Manchester United initially fall behind, conceding the first goal. However, they staged a comeback to defeat Leicester City 2-1. The decisive goal came in injury time from former Leicester City defender Harry Maguire. His goal sparked controversy, as he appeared to be offside when Bruno Fernandes delivered a free kick. Due to the absence of VAR, the match officials were unable to review the decision, allowing Maguire’s goal to stand and sending Manchester United into the next round of the FA Cup.
In post-match interviews, both managers shared their thoughts on the game. Rúben Amorim remarked, “Sometimes, you just need a little bit of luck.” Meanwhile, Leicester City’s Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed his frustration, saying, “We were not defeated in Fergie time; we were defeated in offside time.”
Since taking charge of Leicester City after leaving Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy has recorded three wins, one draw, and nine losses.
