Manchester United have secured passage into the fifth round of the FA Cup after Erik ten Hag’s men got the better of Newport on Sunday evening.
It was far from a comfortable affair for the Dutchman’s side, however, as the hosts made it difficult from the very first minute with their never-say-die attitude.
United did get off to the best possible start, scoring twice early to give themselves a perfect cushion but two opportunist goals from Newport meant that before they knew it, United had let their two-goal advantage slip.
A first #EmiratesFACup goal for Rasmus Højlund 🇩🇰
It may have looked an easy finish, but @ManUtd's man has done well there 👏#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/zZyXQdSOyn
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Antony struck in the second half to restore United’s lead and with just minutes remaining, Rasmus Hojlund sealed the deal, ensuring he has now scored in three straight appearances, as seen above.
United will now face either Bristol City or Nottingham Forest in the next round depending on how their fourth-round replay is played out.
