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 0-0 Manchester United
6 mins: United move forward down the right side but the attempted pass into the box is cleared away by Steven Sessegnon. Wigana are defending well and being aggressive through these opening stages.
That previous chance will give them some encouragement.
Wigan 0-0 Manchester United
3 mins: Chance!
Wigan boss, Shaun Maloney, said before the match that he expects the visitors to have most of possession so Wigan will set up to break on the counter.
An interception from Godo sees him win the ball and drive down the left side of the pitch. He carries it right up to the edge of the box before curling a pass to the opposite side.
Thelo Aasgaard collects the ball and shoots but Andre Onana manages to get out and smother the shot!
Kick off! Wigan 0-0 Manchester United
Manchester United get the match started at the DW Stadium and knock the ball around the back. They work it up to Marcus Rashford who is quickly knocked off the ball by Martial Godo who was a boyhood United fan now playing for Wigan.
Wigan vs Manchester United
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, speaking to ITV: “Of course it was a disadvantage that Hojlund became ill after scoring against Villa. He has been on a good run in the Champions League. This is his debut in the FA Cup and he is motivated to score a goal.
“Everyone will be sharp, they have very high ambition. We are looking forward to the competition.”
Wigan vs Manchester United
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney, speaking to ITV: “It’s probably the happiest I’ve ever been on the pitch. It was just pure joy. When I came to Wigan, I didn’t think about winning trophies.
“When you’re with Celtic, the pressure is relentless. I want to say I meant to put it in that exact area. The header was as good as you can get.
“If we have any chance tonight then we’re going to need big moments from our defenders and goalkeeper. We’ve got some talent in the final third, we’re going to need it tonight.”
Maguire on facing lower league opposition
Harry Maguire says playing against lower league teams in the FA Cup is always ‘great’ but the focus on winning remains the same for Manchester United.
“All these cup games when you go to the lower league teams are very good,” Maguire claimed. “They’re great atmospheres and great grounds to play in. Tranmere was as well.
“The first goal was really important to make sure we quietened the crowd and it’ll be the same on Monday night against Wigan.
“I know the atmosphere at Wigan can be good, so we’ve got to make sure we quieten the crowd and go there and be focused and make sure we get the win.”
Wigan vs Manchester United
Wigan have won their last five FA Cup games played on a Monday, most recently a 1-0 win over Manchester City in February 2018.
Wigan vs Manchester United
Manchester United have been eliminated from just two of their last 38 FA Cup third round ties, with both defeats in that run coming in home games (0-1 vs Leeds in 2010 and 1-2 vs Swansea in 2014).
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