Leyton Orient To Host Manchester City In FA Cup Fourth Round After Penalty Victory

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Manchester City is set to face Leyton Orient in the FA Cup's fourth round. This follows Leyton Orient's victory over Derby County on penalties in their third-round clash. The match at Brisbane Road saw early goals from Charlie Kelman and Dajaune Brown, leading to a tense finish with the Premier League champions awaiting the winner.

Despite facing challenges, including Sean Clare's second yellow card during extra time, Leyton Orient managed to hold on. The game proceeded to a penalty shoot-out where both teams scored their first five attempts. Josh Keeley's save against Callum Elder allowed Zech Obeiro to secure Orient's advancement.

Leyton Orient will host Manchester City on the weekend of February 8. They aim to reach the fifth round for the first time since the 2010-11 season. This match presents a significant opportunity for the League One team against Pep Guardiola's squad.

In other matches on Tuesday, Wigan Athletic secured a 2-0 win over Mansfield Town thanks to two impressive goals by Thelo Aasgaard. This victory sets them up for a meeting with Fulham in the next round of the competition.

Preston North End also progressed after defeating Charlton Athletic 2-1 at Deepdale. Milutin Osmajic was instrumental, scoring twice around Luke Berry's equaliser, ensuring Preston will face Wycombe Wanderers in their upcoming fixture.

The upcoming matches promise excitement as lower-tier teams challenge higher-ranked opponents. Fans eagerly anticipate whether underdogs like Leyton Orient can continue their impressive run in this prestigious tournament.