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
30 mins: Chance!
There’s no let up as United sweep forward again. Garnacho whips in the cross this time and perfectly picks out Rasmus Hojlund. He’s got to score.
He connects with a free header but smokes the effort over the top of the crossbar, perhaps clipping the woodwork on the way through.
Sam Tickle seemed well positioned so maybe he would have kept it out.
Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
28 mins: Close!
Stephen Humphrys takes a shot from the edge of the penalty area looking to emulate Diogo Dalot’s effort. He tries to curl one into the far corner but doesn’t get the whip on the ball.
Martial Godo arrives near the far post and attempts to backheel it into the goal but the effort goes wide.
Wigan 0-1 Manchester United
25 mins: Can Wigan Athletic respond to that goal?
They’ve been pushed deeper and deeper by the visitors who are starting to look like a Premier League side. Wigan give possession away in the middle of the pitch and United counter quickly.
The ball us fed into the box and hit towards Tickle but the goalkeeper makes another good stop to keep the hosts in the match.
GOAL! Wigan 0-1 Manchester United (Dalot, 22’)⚽️
22 mins: Lovely finish.
Man Utd break down the right side with Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho combining to get the ball up the pitch. The cross comes in and is initially dealt with by Liam Morrison but he nods the ball to Marcus Rashford.
Rashford’s shot is blocked so he lays the rebound off to Diogo Dalot. Dalot takes a touch then bends a shot wide of Sam Tickle to nestle the ball into the far bottom corner.
Wigan 0-0 Manchester United
20 mins: Oh my! That deserved a goal.
Manchester United are fluid and slick in possession as Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes work the ball forward.
Fernandes slips a pass into the box where Scott McTominay arrives from deep. He collects the ball and looks for the bottom corner but just, just guides his effort wide.
Wigan 0-0 Manchester United
17 mins: Bruno Fernandes floats a fine diagonal into the box as Rasmus Hojlund sneaks in off the back of Liam Morrison. The defender leaps towards the ball and manages to nod it out for a corner.
The set piece is defended well but United win a second attempt. This time it’s played short to Marcus Rashford who rolls it back to Fernandes.
With a better angle he chips the ball into the penalty area but Wigan work it clear.
Wigan 0-0 Manchester United
14 mins: Save!
Manchester United punch back through Marcus Rashford who eases his way into the box then drops his shoulder and cuts in between Sean Clare and Martial Godo.
Rashford drills a low shot at goal but Sam Tickle drops to his right and palms it wide of the target.
Wigan 0-0 Manchester United
12 mins: Bruno Fernandes leaves a bit too much on Martial Godo in the middle of the pitch but it was a foul won by the Wigan midfielder who has been a bright spark so far in this game.
Manchester United don’t look as comfortable as they’d like to be.
Wigan 0-0 Manchester United
10 mins: Sean Clare provides another scare for Man Utd after a direct run down the right flank.
He cuts inside and drives into the penalty area before glancing at goal to eye up a shot. He doesn’t manage to get one away as Kobbie Mainoo is quickly onto him and pokes the ball clear of the enterprising defender.
Wigan 0-0 Manchester United
9 mins: A cross, with the outside of his right foot, from Diogo Dalot sends the ball into the middle of the box where it drops for Alejandro Garnacho.
The bounce is awkward and the teenager can’t get off a shot before Sessegnon takes the ball and boots it away.
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