In a spirited contest, Manchester United secured their spot in the FA Cup fifth round with a 4-2 victory over Newport County at Rodney Parade. Erik ten Hag's team started strongly, with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo within the opening 13 minutes. However, Newport County mounted a comeback late in the first half, narrowing the gap with Bryn Morris's impressive long-range strike.
In the second half, the League Two side managed to equalize with a well-executed finish from the in-form Will Evans, putting Manchester United on the back foot and threatening a significant FA Cup upset on their home soil. However, Antony's rebound followed by Hojlund's injury-time strike secured United's survival, allowing them to progress to the fifth round despite the scare from Newport County.
FA CUP FOURTH ROUND LIVE
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- FT: United book place in fifth round with 4-2 win after spirited Newport comeback
- ‘90+4 GOAL! Hojlund secures victory with injury-time goal (NPT 2-4 MNU)
- ‘68 GOAL! Antony slots home rebound to put United back in front (NPT 2-3 MNU)
- ‘47 GOAL! Evans strikes shortly after half-time to draw hosts level (NPT 2-2 MNU)
- ‘36 GOAL! Superb Morris effort gives Newport hope (NPT 1-2 MNU)
- ‘13 GOAL! Mainoo doubles lead with first United goal (NPT 0-2 MNU)
- ‘7 GOAL! Fernandes gives United early lead with crisp strike (NPT 0-1 MNU)
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