Manchester United book their place in the FA Cup fourth round after a dominant 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic, who were somewhat fortunate to escape with a narrow defeat as the Red Devils struggled in front of goal. Ten Hag’s side dominated the first half, barring Aasgaard’s glorious third-minute opportunity, and headed in at half-time 1-0 up thanks to Dalot’s 22nd-minute opener that came from a fine curling finish into the bottom-right corner. Hojlund missed two presentable chances in the opening period, while Rashford and McTominay perhaps should have scored, too. It was a similar story in the second half, although Fernandes’ 74th-minute penalty eased any fears of a comeback – the Portugal midfielder converting a spot-kick that he won from Shaw’s sliding tackle. Wigan could have few complaints about the result, though there was some questions around Fernandes’ theatrics for the penalty, in a one-sided third-round clash. In the fourth round, United will visit the winners of the repla
