Wigan 0-2 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Fernandes’ penalty and Dalot’s delicate strike fires United into FA Cup fourth round
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MANCHESTER UNITED started their 2023/24 FA Cup journey against League One side Wigan - and they comfortably went through to the next round.
Diego Dalot's delicious first-half strike put the Red Devils in front.
And Bruno Fernandes' penalty sealed the deal which means United will play either Eastleigh or Newport County.
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- Wigan XI: Tickle; Clare, Hughes, Morrison, Sessegnon; Shaw, Adeeko; Godo, Asagaard, Jones; Humphrys
- Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
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23. Garnacho's cross comes in but Hojlund cannot get on the end of it.
It comes to Rashford at the back post, holding it up before laying it off towards Dalot on the edge of the box.
The full back bends an effort into the bottom corner, giving Tickle no chance in the Wigan goal.
Goal - Diogo Dalot (Man Utd)
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21. Big chance for the visitors.
Fernandes plays it into McTominay who is on the move into the Wigan box.
He looks to side-foot it into the far corner but his effort goes narrowly wide of the post.
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19. Man Utd keep on taking their corners short, which seems a complete waste of Rashford being out there.
You would want an aerial threat like the United striker in the box to attack the goal.
Fernandes swings another one in but fails to beat the man at the near post.
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17. Jones is penalised for a handball as Wan-Bissaka kicks it against him.
The replay shows it was a poor decision by Anthony Taylor as it bounced up off the player's chest.
Fernandes plays it long towards Hojlund but it is headed away at the expense of a corner.
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15. Rashford picks up the ball on the edge of the box.
He drops his shoulder and manages to cut onto his right foot.
The United striker gets a good shot away but Tickle is equal to it with a great save.
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13. Wan-Bissaka plays the ball forward to Hojlund but he is dispossessed all too easily by the hosts.
Maloney's side are striding forward with an air of confidence.
Man Utd fans did not expect to see their team on the back foot so much in this game already.
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11. Fernandes is penalised for a foul in the middle of the park.
Aasgaard does well to hold the ball up as Tickle goes long.
United are certainly not stamping their authority on this game just yet, Wigan are looking comfortable.
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9. Tickle has his first touch of the ball this evening in the Wigan goal.
As the cross came in, United win the header but it loops up high in the air and is a routine catch under the crossbar.
Wigan counter and are able to stride into the Man Utd box once again but Mainoo makes a good challenge.
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7. Wigan are happy to pass the ball around, not phased by the opposition they face today.
Man Utd are seeing the lion's share of possession as you would expect.
As such, they have yet to find that pass in the final third to test the Wigan goal.
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5. It will be a concern how easily Wigan opened up the visitors there.
They had plenty of space and Aasgaard was unmarked at the back post.
It serves as an early warning for the Red Devils.
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3. First big chance of the game goes to Wigan.
They burst down the right with Clare who whips a cross into the back post.
Aasgaard meets it and strikes towards goal but Onana makes the save.
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1. The visitors are massive favourites for this game.
Ten Hag's side start knocking the ball around, trying to stamp their authority on the game.
Wigan are not pressing, sitting deep when the visitors have possession.
Kick-off: Wigan vs Man Utd
We are underway at the DW Stadium.
It is an electric atmosphere for the cup tie.
Man Utd get the game started.
The man, the myth, the legend
Roberto Martinez, the man who orchestrated Wigan's biggest day, is at the DW Stadium this evening.
He masterminded their 1-0 win over Man City in the FA Cup final in 2013.
Martinez will be hoping he witnesses another memorable night of cup action for the Latics this evening.
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Draw made for next round
The winners of tonight's game between Wigan and Man Utd have found out who their opponents could be.
Either club will face either Eastleigh or Newport County away in the fourth round.
Whoever goes into the next round would be seen as favourites for the tie in the next round of the FA Cup.
DW Stadium sell-out for visit
It will be the first time in eleven years that Wigan have had aa sell-out match.
This is what the FA Cup is all about, allowing sides to put their league worries behind them and focus on the magic of the cup.
Usually, that sort of statement would apply to Wigan but this season is also true of the visitors.
City expected to reclaim crown
The bookies see Man City as the favourites to win the trophy having already progressed to the fourth round:
Man City: 11/4
Liverpool: 5/1
Chelsea, Tottenham: 8/1
Newcastle United: 10/1
Manchester United: 12/1
Aston Villa, Brighton: 16/1
Fulham: 33/1
Bournemouth, West Ham: 40/1
Wolves: 50/1
Brentford, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds, Leicester, Nottingham Forest: 66/1
Sheffield United: 80/1
Ipswich, Southampton, West Brom: 100/1
Luton: 125/1
Blackburn, Coventry, Norwich, Watford: 150/1
Birmingham, Sheffield Wednesday, Swansea: 200/1
Bolton, Charlton, Hull, Plymouth: 250/1
Wrexham: 400/1
Blackpool, Bristol Rovers: 500/1
Bristol City, Wigan: 1000/1
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UNITED TEAM NEWS
BIG money striker Rasmus Hojlund is back in the United team after missing the defeat at Nottingham Forest due to injury.
Countryman Christian Eriksen is now out though with sickness - while winger Antony is also unavailable due to a minor tweak.
Academy graduates Scott McTominay and Kobbie Mainoo will partner each other in midfield.
Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho all start but Erik ten Hag has been forced to name an inexperienced bench.
Joe Hugill, Omari Forson and Rhys Bennett are all among the subs and will be hoping for first team debuts.
Man Utd subs:
1. Bayindir, 22. Heaton, 66. Bennett, 53. Kambwala, 73. Forson, 46. Hannibal, 28. Pellistri, 47. Shoretire, 67. Hugill
Man Utd starting XI:
Erik ten Hag goes with a very strong side for the game tonight, underpinning how important this trophy now is to him.
24. Onana, 20. Dalot, 19. Varane, 35. Evans, 29. Wan-Bissaka, 37. Mainoo, 39. McTominay, 8. Fernandes, 17. Garnacho, 11. Hojlund, 10. Rashford
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Wigan subs:
12. Amos, 15. Kerr, 31. Carragher, 34. Robinson, 20. McManaman, 18. Smith, 19. Lang, 28. Magennis, 9. Wyke
Wigan starting XI:
Shaun Maloney names the side that will be looking to cause an upset in the FA Cup this evening.
1. Tickle, 7. Clare, 6. Hughes, 4. Morrison, 5. Sessegnon, 16. Shaw, 26. Adeeko, 17. Godo, 14. Jones, 39. Humphrys, 10. Aasgaard
Credit: @LaticsOfficial Dutch manager out in the cold
Being a top-flight manager can be a lonely job at times.
When the chips are down, you can be forgiven for feeling that all eyes are on your every move.
Adding the new investment with Sir Jim Ratcliffe buying 25% of the club, Erik ten Hag must feel the knives are being sharpened behind his back.
Credit: PA Fourth round draw offers incentive
The FA Cup fourth round draw will be taking place before tonight's game between Wigan and Man Utd.
You can follow the live draw here.
It means both sides will go into the game knowing what victory will mean in terms of their next challenge.
