De Bruyne Secures 2-1 FA Cup Win for Manchester City at Leyton Orient

Manchester City narrowly defeated Leyton Orient 2-1 to advance to the FA Cup fifth round, overcoming a significant scare from the third-tier side. Orient initially took the lead through an own goal by City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, but Rico Lewis equalized with a deflected shot in the 56th minute. Pep Guardiola turned to his bench, bringing on Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden, with De Bruyne scoring the decisive goal 11 minutes from the end. This victory comes as City struggles in their current season, sitting fourth in the Premier League and having barely advanced in the Champions League group stages. Guardiola emphasized the need for improvement ahead of their upcoming match against Real Madrid. The match showcased Orient's resilience and skill, highlighting the competitive nature of the FA Cup.