<p>Manchester United comfortably defeated League One outfit Wigan Athletic to advance in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/fa-cup-tv-schedule/">2023/24 FA Cup</a>. Goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes ensured Erik ten Hag’s side reached the round of 32 for the 10th straight season. Wigan Athletic now exits the competition in the third round for the fourth time in the last six seasons.</p>



<p>Despite playing a third-tier side in the English pyramid, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-united-tv-schedule/">Manchester United</a> named a strong squad that featured the usual players that start in the Premier League. That helped Manchester United show its dominance early on in this game. However, it was Wigan to have the best chance to start the game. After three minutes, Andre Onana smothered an attempt from Thelo Aasgaard. A dangerous attempt almost put United behind inside five minutes.</p>



<p>However, United quickly turned the game around to lead in every statistical category. By the end of the game, United launched 33 shots toward the Wigan net and 14 hit the target. Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle had a strong game with a total of 10 saves.</p>



<p>Yet, there was nothing Tickle could do about United’s opener after 22 minutes. Diogo Dalot collected a pass from Marcus Rashford on the edge of the Wigan area. The Portuguese full-back fired a precise right-footed shot into the left-hand post of Tickle. That was the only goal of the first half, but it could have been far worse for Wigan.</p>



<p>Manchester United hit the crossbar twice in the first half. In ten minutes, Rasmus Hojlund headed the ball off the crossbar. Alejandro Garnacho then rattled the woodwork with a powerful shot that beat Tickle. That shot was one of a few in the first half that came ever so close to going in for United.</p>



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<h2>Second-half dominance from United in FA Cup defeats Wigan</h2>



<p>Wigan did not find any solace in the second half from the onslaught of United pressure. Kobbie Mainoo and Scott McTominay had real opportunities to score early in the second half. It took a penalty for United to finally double its lead. A theatrical dive from Bruno Fernandes played up to the official to get the penalty. There was contact, but Fernandes made the most of it. Fernandes stepped up to convert the penalty with an effort into the bottom left corner.</p>



<p>United had the remainder of the strong chances, which prevented Wigan from having any meaningful attempts on goal.</p>



<h2>United to face lower-tier teams in next round</h2>



<p>Manchester United is awaiting its opponent in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Fourth-tier Newport County is traveling to Eastleigh in the National League in a replay following their 1-1 draw. The winner of that game is hosting Manchester United in late January. For audiences in the United States, that game, as well as every other in the FA Cup, is available on ESPN+.</p>



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Man United advances to FA Cup fourth round with Wigan win

Manchester United comfortably defeated League One outfit Wigan Athletic to advance in the 2023/24 FA Cup on Monday.


<p>Wigan Athletic have named Kolo Touré as their new manager. The former <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/arsenal-tv-schedule/">Arsenal</a>, <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-city-tv-schedule/">Manchester City</a>, and <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/liverpool-tv-schedule/">Liverpool</a> defender previously worked under Brenden Rodgers at Leicester City. Prior to coaching at Leicester, Touré was also a technical assistant at Celtic as well.</p>



<p>The move makes Touré the first ever African international to ever manage a senior English club.</p>



<h5>Club gushes over Premier League winner</h5>



<p>Following the announcement, Wigan chief executive Malachy Brannigan spoke about the hiring. “We are delighted that Kolo has become the new manager of Wigan Athletic Football Club, and the Board are pleased that he is the man to take us forward,” <a href="https:\/\/wiganathletic.com/news/2022/november/29/kolo-toure-appointed-wigan-athletic-first-team-manager/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">claimed</a> Brannigan.</p>



<p>“From the earliest of conversations we had with Kolo, it was evident to us that he had instantly bought into the values of the Club – with his enthusiasm, knowledge, and immense desire to work and be part of Wigan Athletic shining throughout the process.”&nbsp;</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">✍🏼 We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Kolo Touré as the Club&apos;s new First Team Manager!<br><br>Welcome to Wigan, Kolo 💙<a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/hashtag/wafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wafc</a> 🔵⚪️ <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/hashtag/BELIEVE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BELIEVE</a></p>— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/LaticsOfficial/status/1597518322416975872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>“There is no doubt that this appointment is an exciting one for the Football Club. Kolo is a manager who wants to play a positive brand of football and will strive every day to make the Club stronger.”&nbsp;</p>



<p>“The work starts immediately with the first team squad, as the season is just a couple of weeks away from restarting.”</p>



<h2>Tough job for Kolo Touré at Wigan</h2>



<p>Touré will have to do well to avoid relegation in his new role. Wigan currently sit 22nd out of 24 teams in the <a href="https:\/\/www.worldsoccertalk.com/championship-tv-schedule">Championship</a> table. The Latics have only collected one victory in their last eight league games. </p>



<p><a href="https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11480681/Wigan-Athletic-confirm-Kolo-Toure-new-manager.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=1490" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MailOnline</a> claimed that Wigan initially approached Kolo’s brother, Yaya, for the coaching position. However, the younger Touré brother declined the opportunity.</p>



<p>Kolo Touré will have about 10 days to prepare for his first league match as manager. Wigan travel away to Millwall on Dec. 10, as the Championship resumes. Kevin Betsy, Ashvir Johal, and Rob Kelly will join Toure as assistant coaches on the sidelines at the club. </p>



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Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Kolo Touré has agreed to join Wigan Athletic as new manager of the Championship side.

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