Manchester United faced off against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to pick up a victory on the road in the FA Cup. The Red Devils made a good start to the game and managed to get their noses ahead in the 22nd minute when Diogo Dalot found the back of the net. The Mancunian outfit went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Bruno Fernandes doubled Man United’s advantage in the 74th minute from the penalty spot. The contest finished with the Red Devils securing a solid 2-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player performed during the match against Wigan Athletic.
GK: Andre Onana – 7/10
Onana made two good saves during the game and earned a well-deserved clean sheet tonight.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7/10
He didn’t do much wrong at the back and made one good run with the ball at his feet.
CB: Raphael Varane – 7/10
The French talent earned the ball back twice and was composed on the ball.
CB: Jonny Evans – 7/10
Evans performed his defensive duties well and was tidy with his ball distribution.
LB: Diogo Dalot – 8.5/10
He did his fair share of defending and was a real menace in the opponent’s half. Dalot was responsible for giving his team the all-important lead in the 22nd minute.
CM: Scott McTominay – 7.5/10
McTominay was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CM: Kobbie Mainoo – 8/10
He got stuck in with plenty of crunching tackles and was lively on the ball as well.
RW: Alejandro Garnacho – 8/10
Garnahco had a few bright moments in the game but failed to register a goal.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 8.5/10
He made some inviting chances for his teammates in the final third and managed to convert his penalty in the second half.
LW: Marcus Rashford – 8/10
The English attacker caused all sorts of problems for the opposition defenders. Rashford has got an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Rasmus Hojlund – 7.5/10
Hojlund was a real handful in the final third and was unfortunate not to score tonight.
Substitutes:
CB: Willy Kambwala – N/A
RW: Facundo Pellistri – N/A
CM: Omari Forson – N/A
CM: Hannibal Mejbri – N/A
