Wigan vs Man Utd LIVE: FA Cup third round result and reaction as Bruno Fernandes penalty secures victory
Wigan 0-2 Man Utd: A Diogo Dalot curler and a Bruno Fernandes penalty earned the visitors the win
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Your support makes all the difference.There was no fairytale FA Cup giant killing for Wigan Athletic as they hosted Manchester United on a cold Monday night at the DW Stadium. Shaun Maloney’s side slipped to a 2-0 defeat against the Red Devils whose greater quality was evident for all to see.
Things could have been different though as the hosts created the first chance of the night. Martial Godo nipping down the right wing to set up Thelo Aasgaard on the left side of the box only for Andre Onana to charge down the shot. From there though it was all United.
They were wasteful in front of goal and, coupled with a fine display from goalkeeper Sam Tickle, found it difficult to score. The deadlock was broken by a wonderful curling effort. Marcus Rashford slipping the ball to Diogo Dalot just inside the penalty area with the defender having enough time to set himself and pick out the far bottom corner.
In the second half there were a few nervous moments for the visitors. Nothing too stressful and when Bruno Fernandes’ theatrics bought his team a penalty, which he himself converted, that put the game past Wigan.
Relive the action from the DW Stadium below plus get the latest odds and tips right here:
Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
48 mins: United pick up where they left off in the first half, controlling possession and slowly building up their play before bursting into life near the penalty area.
Rashford takes a shot from range but screws his effort wide of the far post this time.
Second half! Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
Thelo Aasgaard gets the match back underway for the second half. No changes from either manager at the break but they won’t be far away.
HT Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
The positive for Wigan is that they managed to creat six shots at goal in the first half. Only one of them needs to drop in the second 45 minutes and Man Utd will have a problem.
The visitors will be slightly frustrated with their return so far.
HT Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
Manchester United had 17 shots in that first half but their xG was only 2.31.
The goal from Diogo Dalot was only 0.036, with misses from Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay missing big opportunities to put the visitors out of sight.
Half-time! Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
45+1 mins: The half-time break arrives with Manchester United taking a slim lead into the changing rooms. In truth the visitors have dominated and should be further ahead.
Wigan’s best chance came through Thelo Aasgaard in the early minutes but since then it’s been all Man Utd. Can Wigan punch back in the second half?
Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
43 mins: Woodwork!
Alejandro Garnacho cuts in from the right side and smokes a shot at goal. Tickle leaps for the ball but it goes over him and rattles into the crossbar before bouncing away.
A minute or so later, Hojlund has another chance to score but his guided effort is kept out by the outstretched foot of Tickle.
Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
40 mins: You have to say, Wigan aren’t afraid to take their shots.
The corner is rolled to Godo who crosses it over to Charlie Hughes. He stops the ball and blasts a quick effort at goal only to see it blocked and cleared away.
Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
38 mins: There are more goals in this game for Manchester United. They’re quicker and sharper than Wigan as to be expected. Erik ten Hag’s men need to take the opportunity to get their forwards firing. Hojlund needs a goal.
United have to defend first though as Wigan win a free kick over on the right side. It’s knocked short to Humphrys who runs it to the box and shoots winning the hosts a corner after his effort is deflected wide.
Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
36 mins: Wigan Athletic are living dangerously. Rashford cuts inside again from the left wing and blazes a shot at goal. Sam Tickle keeps it out but palms the ball back into the dangerzone.
Rasmus Hojlund is the first to react but taps the ball wide of the target.
Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
33 mins: Nearly! Manchester United win a free kick in a dangerous area and Marcus Rashford lines up a shot. He fizzes the effort over the wall and curls it away from the goalkeeper.
Tickle dives across and watches as the ball sails wide of the far post.
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