Man United avoid upset at League 2 Newport County in FA Cup
Twelve-time FA Cup winners Manchester United gave up a two-goal lead before escaping Rodney Parade with a 4-2 victory over fourth-tier Welsh side Newport County.
Man United's Narrow Escape
Manchester United narrowly avoided an upset in the FA Cup as they managed to secure a 4-2 victory over fourth-tier side Newport County. United, who have won the FA Cup 12 times, initially had a two-goal lead before Newport made a strong comeback.
Antony scored in the 68th minute to save Manchester United from a potential replay against Newport County. Although Newport County is ranked 76 places below United in England's football pyramid, they managed to claw their way back after being two goals down.
United manager Erik ten Hag expressed his disappointment with the result despite the win. He admitted that his team had control of the game but missed opportunities to extend their lead. Newport County surprised United by scoring a goal even though they had been struggling to create chances.
Goals and Reactions
Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Antony, and Rasmus Hojlund were the goal scorers for Manchester United in the match against Newport County. It is worth noting that this is the first time since 1970 that United conceded two goals in an FA Cup match against a fourth-tier side.
Captain Fernandes acknowledged that the result was not perfect, despite the team's victory. He emphasized the importance of winning the FA Cup and stated that they want to reach the final and emerge as champions. Antony's goal against Newport County was his first in all competitions this season.
Newport County's Bryn Morris and Will Evans scored goals either side of halftime, giving their team hope of earning a replay at Old Trafford. However, Manchester United's clinical finishing and overall quality proved to be too much for Newport County to handle.
Next Round and Game Information
Manchester United will face either Bristol City or Nottingham Forest in the fifth round of the FA Cup, depending on the outcome of their replay on February 7th. The team is determined to win the trophy to salvage their season and make their fans proud.
The match between Manchester United and Newport County took place at Rodney Parade in Wales. It was covered by ESPN+ and had an attendance of 9,086 spectators. The referee for the game was David Coote.
In other FA Cup news, Craig Burley discusses Manchester United's chances of winning the tournament. Rasmus Hojland's goal in stoppage time secured United's victory over Newport County, and Jurgen Klopp shares his emotions after a win against Norwich in the FA Cup.
