Manchester United edged past Leicester City in a dramatic FA Cup fourth-round clash, but Noussair Mazraoui’s amateurish foul throw stole the spotlight. ITV co-commentator Lee Dixon didn’t hold back, suggesting the wing-back should be fined a week’s wages for the error. “How can you not throw a ball in?” Dixon remarked in disbelief.
Despite a shaky start, United found themselves on the right side of controversy when Harry Maguire’s injury-time header—clearly offside—was allowed to stand due to the absence of VAR.
Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was livid, labeling the decision “unacceptable” and “unthinkable.”
Leicester had taken the lead through Bobby De Cordova-Reid, only for Joshua Zirkzee to equalize after United were booed off at halftime.
With extra time looming, Maguire’s offside goal sent Old Trafford into chaos, leaving Leicester players fuming.
“It’s not about millimeters—it was half a meter,” Van Nistelrooy raged. “This team didn’t deserve to lose like this.”
The former United striker sarcastically dubbed it “offside time” rather than “Fergie time,” lamenting that his squad’s strong display counted for nothing.
Meanwhile, United boss Ruben Amorim admitted his side “rode their luck” but emphasized the need for improvement. “Without VAR, we got fortunate,” he admitted. “But sometimes, you need a bit of luck.”
As Leicester licked their wounds, United advanced—albeit under a cloud of controversy.