Manchester united sail through to FA cup fourth round

Jan 9, 2024 - 08:45

Manchester united's captain Bruno Fernandes converts from a penalty kick to reward United with its second goal against Wigan Athletic in the 3rd Round of the Emirates FA Cup played at DW stadium on Monday night.

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Monday, 8 January, 2024

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Manchester United Advanced safe to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup as they defeated Wigan Athletic 2-0 at the DW Stadium on Monday.

The win was just united's second picking in seven outings across all competitions .

Wigan's Thelo Aasgaard forced an early save from André Onana in the opening five minutes warming up the home fans.

United unleashed massive opportunities through the first half half but were unlucky enough to convert most of their clear chances.

Marcus Rashford tested Sam Tickle with a fierce effort, before Scott McTominay fired narrowly wide from inside the penalty area.

Finally, it was Diogo Dalot who would relieve the desperation for a goal when he striked an effort into the far corner midway through the half to send united into the first Half with a goal up.

United's intensity inside the second half dropped as they failed to create more threatening chances.

United doubled their advantage from the spot though after Bruno Fernandes was brought down in the penalty area by Liam Shaw, the captain netted united's second that would be the last goal of the game.

The victory means the Red devils have only lost one of their previous 20 meetings with Wigan.

United will now face Newport County or non-league Eastleigh in the fourth round.