A Manchester United star was told he should be “fined a week’s wages” after a simple error during their 2-1 FA Cup victory over Leicester City, with ITV commentator Lee Dixon criticizing the mistake.
United progressed to the fifth round of the competition with a hard-fought win at Old Trafford, but it wasn’t without its controversial moments. The game saw Leicester take the lead in the first half, thanks to Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s close-range header. The goal came after Andre Onana parried a shot from Wilfred Ndidi, which fell straight into the path of De Cordova-Reid, allowing him to score.
In the second half, United responded with a well-worked goal. Alejandro Garnacho, who had been substituted in the second half, delivered a low cross that ricocheted into the path of Joshua Zirkzee, who calmly slotted home to bring United level. It was a crucial moment in the match, with the two substitutes combining to restore parity.
However, it was the earlier mistake by one of United’s key players that drew the most attention. Dixon slammed the blunder as “unacceptable,” suggesting the player responsible should be fined for what was seen as a basic error. The mistake was linked to a lack of concentration, which almost led to another goal for Leicester. Dixon’s comments highlighted the importance of staying sharp at all times, especially in a high-stakes competition like the FA Cup.
While United were eventually able to turn the game around and secure the win, the moment of defensive lapse will likely serve as a point of criticism in their review of the match. As the Red Devils aim to challenge for silverware this season, it’s clear that Amorim and his players will need to maintain a higher level of focus in the coming rounds if they’re to succeed.
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