Player Ratings: Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester United

Manchester United progress into the 4th round of the FA Cup after a frustrating evening in Wigan.

United took the lead through Diogo Dalot who’s proved to be a scorer of great goals for the Reds this season. Erik ten Hag’s side created some big chances but not being able to convert was the story of United’s first half.

A similar pattern emerged after the half-time interval where United dominated the ball and the chances but struggled to find the net. It eventually took a Bruno Fernandes penalty to double United’s lead and secure a place in the hat for the next round.

Here’s how each player performed with a rating out of 10.

Goalkeeper and defence

Andre Onana: 6

Judging by the pedestrian pace of the game it’s a greater mystery why Onana opted to stay with the United squad ahead of the AFCON. He had very little to do barring a key save in the opening exchanges.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka: 6

Wan-Bissaka played both on the left and the right but remained untested the whole game.

Raphael Varane: 7

Varane faced a physical task tonight, going into war for the length of the game with the Wigan striker. The Frenchman came out on top.

Jonny Evans: 7

Evans’ best work came in the first half where he added numbers to United’s free flowing attacks. Key interceptions and positive possession on the ball helped United maintain moves.

Diogo Dalot: 7

A great goal to break the deadlock, and in reflection had he not taken the chance the game would have been a struggle. A big goal from the full-back.

Midfield

Kobbie Mainoo: 8

Mainoo was a joy to watch. His maturity along with his confidence on the ball set him apart from any of his colleagues.

Scott Mctominay: 4

With the amount of chances generated and the amount he latched onto, you’d really expect a better return from the midfielder.

Bruno Fernandes: 6

Fernandes wasn’t amazing by any means but he did, however dubious, win his penalty and score the goal that doubled our lead.

Attack

Alejandro Garnacho: 8

Another of United’s standout performers on the night. Garnacho was positive all game long and causing problems for the opposition.

Rasmus Hojlund: 4

Similar to Mctominay, Hojlund’s missed chances could have left United in hot water. The Dane had enough opportunities to score.

Marcus Rashford: 5

Rashford assisted the opener but still seems a shadow of his former self. He seems the opposite of what we saw from Garnacho. Rashford cut the figure of a cautious overthinker.