Man Utd has never faced a more deserving opponent than Wigan. In the opposing team’s field, Ten Hag’s side produced a better match by controlling the ball 67% of the time, launching 33 shots, and hitting the target 14 times. Wigan had nine shots and just two goals with 33% of the possession.

From the first whistle, Man Utd moved forward their attacking players; they soon took control of the match and added the final touches. Dalot opened the goal in the 22nd minute with a powerful effort that went into the right corner from outside the penalty area. With the advantage, Manchester United played pretty comfortably in the following half. 

Fernandes was fouled in the home team’s penalty area, and the referee awarded Man Utd a penalty in the 72nd minute. The captain of the opposing side allegedly collapsed and faked a penalty, according to the irate Wigan players, but the match lacked video assistant replay technology, therefore the referee’s call stood.

The Portuguese player made a good attempt to double the score from the penalty spot. Man Utd triumphed 2-0 to close up the game and earned a spot in the fourth round. Ten Hag’s squad did not win, but it did not appease the supporters.

The spectacle of Manchester United’s players throughout the encounter at DW Stadium was noteworthy. The offensive trio for the away team—Rashford, Garnacho, and Hojlund—missed numerous opportunities to score. Garnacho, Hojlund, and Rashford combined for eight, four, and nearly half of the shots on the Man Utd team, yet none of them resulted in a goal. 

Wigan had nine shots at home, but they did not perform well. But, Man United had very little resistance from the home squad at DW Stadium; they were unable to produce a pivotal moment that would have allowed them to overcome the opposition. Therefore, it was just that Man Utd missed the chance to secure a significant win, despite the fact that the opposition squandered numerous opportunities. 

The FA held a draw for the FA Cup’s fourth round prior to Man Utd’s match at Wigan. Man Utd can now relax because of the fortunate draw; Ten Hag’s army will play the victor between Newport County and Eastleigh. The three-round encounter will need to be replayed because the two clubs tied 1-1 at Newport Stadium.