Match Overview: FA Cup clash between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United, unfolding on a cold Monday night at the DW Stadium.

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Fateful Defeat for Wigan: Despite early hopes created by a chance initiated by Martial Godo, Wigan Athletic succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United.

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United's Greater Quality: Manchester United's evident superiority on the field, showcasing greater quality that ultimately secured their victory.

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Key Moment: Dalot's Curling Effort: The deadlock was broken by a standout moment featuring Marcus Rashford's assist, leading to Diogo Dalot's impressive curling goal inside the penalty area.

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Wasteful United and Tickle's Heroics: Manchester United faced challenges in front of goal, compounded by an outstanding performance from Wigan's goalkeeper, Sam Tickle.

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Nervous Moments in the Second Half: The second half saw a few tense moments for the visitors, although nothing too overwhelming, as Wigan tried to mount a comeback.

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Fernandes' Theatrics and Penalty: Bruno Fernandes' theatrics earned Manchester United a penalty, which he coolly converted, sealing the game's fate in favor of the Red Devils.

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Final Score: Wigan 0 - 2 Manchester United: The conclusive scoreboard revealed a 0-2 victory for Manchester United, underscoring their dominance despite Wigan's spirited efforts.

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Dreams of Upset Shattered: Despite being two leagues lower than Manchester United, Wigan couldn't materialize the upset they had hoped for in this FA Cup third-round encounter.

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Conclusion: Summarizing the key moments, performances, and the overall outcome of the match, providing a comprehensive overview of Wigan Athletic's challenging encounter against the formidable Manchester United.

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