Newport County 2-4 Man United – FA Cup fourth round: Rasmus Hojlund all but seals progress for Red Devils in injury-time after they had thrown away 2-0 lead
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Not the clean sheet Erik ten Hag was hoping for!
Couple of stats coming your way…
Newport supporters mocked Marcus Rashford after the United star missed fourth round FA Cup tie…
Newport supporters pointed a light-hearted jibe at Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United forward missed Sunday’s FA Cup trip to Wales.
The England international missed training and the fourth round cup clash through illness, despite reports suggesting he has been out at a nightclub in Belfast on Thursday.
United manager Erik ten Hag revealed Rashford’s omission from his matchday squad was an ongoing ‘internal matter’ pre-match at Newport’s Rodney Parade stadium.
It’s safe to say the fans are proud of their players! Too right…
Heartbreak for Newport County as the final whistle goes…
Here’s a look at Hojlund’s goal…
FULL TIME: Newport County 2-4 Man United
Manchester United emerge victorious but what a performance from Newport. They can be proud of their performance this evening. They gave everything physically and have a lot to be proud of. But, it will be Erik ten Hag’s side who will progress through.
Newport County 2-4 Man United
Newport earn themselves a corner on the left-hand-side. They play it short to Matte. He unleashes a rocket towards goal but it’s tipped over the bar by Bayindir. They do little with the resulting corner.
Newport County 2-4 Man United
Couple more changes before the end of the game. Newport’s Palmer-Houlden makes way for Wood. While Evans comes on to replace United’s Varane.
Newport County 2-4 Man United
MANCHESTER UNITED MAKE IT 4-2. Garnarcho slips in Mainoo. Townsend comes off his line and closes the United star down. But, the ball bounce off his body and into the path of Hojlund. He does well to react and slot it home.
Looks like they’re enjoying this one!
Newport County 2-3 Man United
Nine minute of stoppage time. Will that be enough time for Newport to find an equaliser? Only time will tell! What a game this has been…
Newport County 2-3 Man United
What a chance for Evans! He picks up the ball in the middle of the pitch, drives forwards and unleashes another rocket at goal. It may not have gone in but what an effort it was. I don’t think he’ll be playing at this standard for much longer. He’s been excellent today.
Newport County 2-3 Man United
Manchester United make a couple more changes. Antony and Martinez make way for Forson and Maguire.
Newport County 2-3 Man United
Play is back underway. It’s a Newport free-kick that gets things going. However, they fail to do anything with it.
Looks like we’ll be back underway shortly
It looks like play is going to get back underway – which is hopefully a good sign that everything is okay in the stands.
Play has been stopped for a medical emergency
Play has been stopped. It looks as though there could be a medical emergency within the crowd. The medics are making their way up into the stands.
Safe to say Antony enjoyed that one!
Newport County 2-3 Man United
Manchester Untied make a change of their own. Casemiro comes off for Scott McTominay. Luke Shaw also makes way for Kambwala.
Newport County 2-3 Man United
Newport make a couple of changes. Charsley, Wildig and Bennett all come off. While Waite, Rai and Baker come on. I have to say, I have been very impressed with the fitness levels of the Newport squad this evening. Their physical output has been exceptional and key to keeping them in the game.
Newport County 2-3 Man United
Another chance for United. This time it was Garnacho who came close to finding the back of the net. However, he drilled the ball straight into the goalkeeper.
Newport County 2-3 Man United
Luke Shaw is having a good game. He is calm on the ball and creating opportunties left, right and centre. He’s just played a wonderful ball across the goal mouth. One of his team-mates should have gotten on the end of it. Literally put it on a silver platter.
Newport County 2-3 Man United
Another brilliant block from Delaney! United worked the ball down the left-hand-side and found Bruno Fernandes in the middle of the box. The United captain ran onto the ball and connected beautifully with it. But, his effort never made it to Townsend as Delaney made another exceptional block. Great game for him so far.
A little look at Antony’s goal…
Newport County 2-3 Man United
GOAL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED! Antony finds the back of the net for the first time this season, scoring with his RIGHT foot.
Luke Shaw picked up the ball on the left-hand-side, committed the defender before cutting inside and shooting off his right foot. The ball hit the post and fell into the path of Antony, who tapped it home.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
Chance for Newport! Evans picks up the ball on the right-hand-side, drives hard down the line before finding Charsley in the centre of the pitch. He takes a touch and drills it towards goal. However, he couldn’t quite get it on target. Perhaps a sign of tired legs?
Newport County 2-2 Man United
As expected, Townsend is back on his feet and play is continuing.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
This isn’t good! Newport goalkeeper Townsend is down injured. The medical team are on treating him. Although, I have a sneaky feeling he is buying his team some time. Giving them some time to catch their breath, slowing play down.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
CHANCE FOR UNITED! The Red Devils earned themselves a corner and played it short. Luke Shaw fired it in towards the near post. Martinez ran onto it and managed to flick it goal bound. However, Hojlund ended up deflecting it just wide of the post.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
Newport earn themselves a free-kick on the right-hand-side after Luke Shaw clattered into McLoughlin. Morris tried to whip it into the box but little came of it and United regained possession.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
Newport are calling for a penalty. The ball was played into the box and appeared to deflect off Varane. However, it’s not sure it was a handball. Not clear enough to call but the ref has waved for play to continue.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
Newport are giving it absolutely everything. They are winning the 50/50’s, they are chasing the ball down, they are playing it around United’s backline. The change of formation has given them a new lease of life.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
Excellent work from Antony. The ball was played down the right-hand-side but had a little too much on it. Antony did well to chase it down, slide across the grass and keep it in. He got back onto his feet, drove into the box and laid it off to Hojlund. However, the ball got a litte stuck under his feet meaning he couldn’t shoot. He passed it on to Fernandes, who unleashed a rocket at goal. Townsend did well to make the save.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
There is no denying, Man United are still top. They are dominating possession and switching the ball from one side to the other but they’re lacking quality in the final third.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
The scoreline is incredible but the fact they have done it from 2-0 down is sensational. They looked down and out. I have United winning this game about 4, maybe even 5-0. But, how the tables have turned!
A little look at Newport’s second goal…
Newport County 2-2 Man United
A dream start to the second half for Newport. The fans are even moking Erik ten Hag sining ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ to the Dutch manager.
Newport County 2-2 Man United
GOAL FOR NEWPORT!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! Evans finds the back of the net to level the scores against Manchester United. Don’t you just love the FA Cup?
Newport switch the ball from right to left, play it in towards the near post and Evans runs through, poking it home.
Newport County 1-2 Man United
It is Manchester United who get things underway for the second half. The Red Devils will be looking to extend their lead while Newport will be looking for a comeback. No changes from either coach but Newport have opted for a back four.
We are just moments away from the second half… make sure you stay tuned!
The players are making their way back out onto the pitch. Big second half needed from Newport. All to play for!
Just can’t get enough of it…
Alan Shearer just can’t stop smiling!
HALF TIME: Newport County 1-2 Man United
And… just like that, the half-time whistle has gone. Newport will be heading into the changing room with their heads up. It was one way traffice for the majority of the half but Morris’ strike unlocked some confidence in the home side. Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag will be wanting more from his players. Some missed opportunites during the first 45.
Newport County 1-2 Man United
Another chance for United. Garnacho (who has been threatening down the left all game) picked up the ball inside the box, squared it to Mainoo but Newport did well to intercept.
Newport County 1-2 Man United
Wasted opportunity for Man United. Garnacho picks up the ball on the left-hand-side, drives hard down the wing before crossing the ball to Antony. However, he put a little too much on it. Newport throw in.
Erik ten Hag is starting to look a little stressed…
Here it is! Newport’s screamer…
Newport County 1-2 Man United
That goal has given Newport a new lease of life! They are playing with such confidence and so they should. The fans are also loving life, making more noise than before!
GOAL: Newport County 1-2 Man United
WHAT A GOAL FOR NEWPORT! That has to be one of the FA Cup goals of the season. Wow I love the FA Cup. It was Morris who found the back of the net for Newport.
A long ball was played into the box, United looked to clear it but it fell into the path of Morris. He took his opportunity, chesting it down before connecting beautifully with it.
It did take a small deflection off Martinez but what a strike it was!
Newport County 0-2 Man United
Garnacho goes down in the box and calls for a penalty. However, the ref waves for play to continue. Having watched it back on the replay… I don’t think it was a pen, but I’ve seen them be given for less!
Newport County 0-2 Man United
Man United earn their first corner of the game. It’s played deep into the box. Lewis looks to clear it but misses the ball. Thankfully for Newport, Antony couldn’t quite react in time.
Newport County 0-2 Man United
A brilliant block from Newport’s Delaney denies Antony! The chance came after the ball was played down the left-hand-side to Garnacho. He slipped it back to Antony… who was unmarked in the middle of the box. He looked to slot it home but Delaney managed to get across and make the block.
Newport County 0-2 Man United
Intensity has dropped. United’s ball pace around the back is slowing and they’re more time on the ball. I’ve said it before and I will say it again… United cannot get complacent.
Newport County 0-2 Man United
Newport call for a penalty! But, certainly isn’t one. Evans picked up the ball with his back to goal, turned and looked to cross the ball. However, it deflected off Martinez’s chest. The home side immediately called for a penalty but not a chance they were getting it.
Newport County 0-2 Man United
Newport are favouring the right-hand-side, funneling everything down that side of the pitch. They could do with opening the pitch up and switching play as United are picking everything off.
Newport County 0-2 Man United
Newport earn themselves a free-kick in the centre of the pitch. They play it towards the back post but United do well to clear it. Bit of a wasted opportunity… especially as it looks like their only chances are going to come from set pieces!
Newport County 0-2 Man United
Garnacho picks up the ball on the right-hand-side, looks to break down the flank before being dispossessed. Lovely defending from Newport but the United star should have done better.
A little look at United’s second goal…
Newport County 0-2 Man United
Manchester United hit the crossbar! Martinez played a lovely ball over Newport’s backline to unlock Antony. He picked it up in stride, broke into the box and fired a shot off, hitting the crossbar. However, he could have squared it across the box to Bruno Fernandes… unmarked at the back post. A little selfish…
Newport County 0-2 Man United
United are enjoying a lot of success in the pockets, playing it in and out of the midfield with very little pressure from Newport.
Newport County 0-2 Man United
This could be a long night for Newport. United have complete control of this game and they’re only growing in confidence. I have a feeling we will see a few more goals…
GOAL: Newport County 0-2 Man United
Man United go 2-0 up within the first 15 minutes of the game. Their second goal started from Dalot’s run into the box. He took his defender on 1v1, slotting it past him to Mainoo. Mainoo took a touch and fired it into the bottom left corner to score his first goal for the Red Devils.
A little look at Man United’s opening goal…
Newport County 0-1 Man United
Chance for Man United. Fernandes finds Dalot on the right-hand-side. Dalot slotted it past two Newport players to Antony in the centre of the box. However, he couldn’t connect with it properly and sent it flying past the post.
Newport County 0-1 Man United
GOAL: Newport County 0-1 Man United
Bruno Fernandes finds the back of the net in the sixth minute of the game! Luke Shaw picks up the ball on the left-hand-side, carries forward and plays it into Fernandes on the edge of the box. He lays it off to Antony, who drives along the back line before giving it back to the United captain. Fernades took a touch and drilled it into the bottom left corner. Lovely finish.
Newport County 0-0 Man United
United may be dominating possession but I have to say, Newport are winning more of the 50/50’s. United can’t get complacent or they will land themselves in trouble.
Newport County 0-0 Man United
First chance of the game comes from Antony. He picks up the ball on the right-hand-side of the pitch, cuts in-field and curls the ball into the box. It looked like a shot but I have a feeling he was hoping his someone would get on the end of it.
Newport County 0-0 Man United
As expected, Man United are dominating possession. Swinging the ball from left-to-right, building up play and picking their moments. Patience will be key this evening for the Red Devils.
Newport County 0-0 Man United
As expected, the Newport fans are cheering everytime Manchester United make a mistake. Even the slightless mistouch is being mocked. The Newport fans are loving every second.
KICK OFF: Here we go!
And just like that, we are underway! Can Newport cause an upset? I guess we will have to wait and see.
The players are making their way out onto the pitch!
The players are making their way out onto the pitch. We are just moments away from the action. Make sure you stay tuned throughout the game as we’ll be bringing you all the updates!
Erik ten Hag remains tight-lipped on the Marcus Rashford situation…
It’s an internal matter. I will deal with it.
A little look at the warm-ups…
We are just 10 minutes out!
Michah Richards agrees with Alan Shearer and says Marcus Rashford needs to understand he is a public figure that will always be under the spotlight!
We talk about Man United so much and the off-field problems not just on-field problems that they have. Marcus needs to understand he is a public figure wherever he goes, there’s going to be a attention on him whether you get the day off or whatever it is.
Alan’s right internal issue, but then before the game, which is causing more problems. Those come to the game today and focus on what they need to do. And now it’s asking what’s happening off the pitch. And it’s just not been good enough from the whole squad Since Eri ten Hag has come to the club.
Alan Shearer shares his thoughts on the Marcus Rashford situation…
If it’s an internal matter, then you would think something’s up. I mean, there’s a huge talent in there with Marcus Rashford. And we saw him be disciplined last season when he was late for a meeting he actually missed again.
But something is clearly wrong. Either at home, or his relationship with the football club, because he can’t keep doing this. It can’t waste his talent.
It’s not right it needs it needs strong management. So want someone to get hold of him and say you know what you get to the end of your career and you have huge regret regrets, you can’t have that and you can’t, you don’t need that.
And it needs sorting and sorting now because that 30 goals last season, four this season. When I see him play a lot of the time, it looks like he’s got the world on his shoulders. And for someone with that amount of talent, it needs sorting out it needs sorting out now because he can’t waste it is difficult.
350 appearances for Scot Bennett! Not a bad game to reach that milestone in…
There’s just something about the FA Cup isn’t there! Manchester United warming-up at Rodney Parade…
All smiles for Erik Ten Hag! Not long to go now until kick-off…
Erik ten Hag on the many Newport fans who are also Manchester United…
This is how football should be, with fans united and respectful of each other. I hope it lasts all day. We must celebrate and enjoy Match.
Erik ten Hag shares his thoughts on Newport County ahead of their afternoon’s fixture…
It’s a team that’s on a good run, that’s strong and very motivated, so we need to put in a performance and that’s why we’re fielding a strong team.
Another brilliant pre-match read here from our very own Riath Al-Samarrai.
A look at the away end
Here is the temporary stand that will house the lucky travelling United fans who were able to land a ticket to this one.
It was about 10 to 1 in terms of applications and tickets available.
Sunday’s clash is one of the standout ties of the FA Cup fourth round as the League Two side – placed 72 places below their Premier League counterparts – hope to pull off a sensational giant killing and etch their names into history.
The differences between the two sides could not be bigger. With United’s vast resources, facilities and world class players, they will be firmly brought down to earth when they arrive in County’s old-school changing rooms with plaster peeling off the walls.
Calm before the storm
This is a huge potential banana skin for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag’s team selection shows us that he is in no mood to entertain the idea of a cup upset today.
Picturesque views across Newport as Rodney Parade sits peaceful in the hours leading up to today’s match.
Breaking: Newport team news vs Man United
Here is how the hosts line-up this afternoon.
United fan Will Evans and strike partner Seb Palmer-Houlden are two to keep an eye on.
Breaking: Man United team news vs Newport
Erik ten Hag has named his starting XI to face the League Two side.
As expected, it’s a first start for young goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
Fans will be encouraged to see Casemiro and Luke Shaw make their returns.
Bristol City or Nottingham Forest vs. Newport County or Manchester United
Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City vs. Maidstone United
Luton vs. Manchester City
Fifth round draw + team news is close
It’s going to be a very busy next 10 minutes.
The fifth round draw is moments away, while team news will be out at 3.30pm.
With a fair few Man United supporters sprinkled among his first team, Graham Coughlan will be hoping his side can focus on the task at hand and produce a memorable upset on Sunday afternoon.
Mail Sport investigated Newport’s history with the Red Devils…
FA Cup 5th round draw
At half-time of Liverpool vs Norwich, which the Reds are currently leading 2-1, we are due the fifth round draw.
Here are the all important numbers:
1. Watford or Southampton*
5. Bristol City or Nottingham Forest (R)
7. Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry (R)
8. Chelsea or Aston Villa (R)
10. Liverpool or Norwich*
12. Leeds or Plymouth (R)
14. Newport County or Man United*
*= yet to play/or in play
(R)= draw and will play a replay
Here come Manchester United
Erik ten Hag’s players have arrived at Rodney Parade… much more humble surroundings than what these megastars are normally used to, that’s for sure.
This is a brilliant interview with Newport’s star striker Will Evans.
Far from ideal timing for Marcus Rashford
Our Manchester United reporter Chris Wheeler is right.
With Marcus Rashford reported to have been in a Belfast nightclub on Wednesday and Thursday – and the fact he misses out today – the optics don’t look great for Erik ten Hag.
We should know much more on this when the manager speaks.
One big name that won’t be involved today is Marcus Rashford.
Going to be a tight squeeze!
More media interest than ever means it’s a massive test for Rodney Parade’s facilities.
Seems they’ve done that classic thing that you get at family gatherings where you have to scour the loft for some old chairs and you just hope you don’t end up getting seated on one.
(I always get seated on one)
Newport are in the building
Newport’s dressing room is full of Man United fans – more on that shortly – so the nerves MUST be jangling for these lads.
David vs Goliath = Newport vs Man United
Well, this is the beauty of the FA Cup.
Yesterday we had National League South Maidstone United defeating Championship high flyers Ipswich Town… now it’s the turn of League Two Newport County as they try to stun Manchester United.
The Welsh side are at home in front of a packed out Rodney Parade and while United are huge favourites, this competition is littered with great FA Cup shocks.
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Newport County 2-4 Man United – FA Cup fourth round: Rasmus Hojlund all but seals progress for Red Devils in injury-time after they had thrown away 2-0 lead