It took the full 90 minutes, a tactical rejig, five substitutes and the introduction of two PFA players’ player of the year winners, but Manchester City eventually succeeded in reeling in Leyton Orient.
Kevin De Bruyne’s winner completed a 2-1 victory for City in this fourth round FA Cup tie after Orient had led at half through a goalkeeping own goal made by a sublime intervention from Jamie Donley.
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