PLAYER RATING: Man Utd 2-0 Wigan: Hell Duo Rashford vs Hojlund; Mainoo continue to create top class

DIOGO DALOT and Bruno Fernandes booked Manchester United’s place in the FA Cup fourth-round on another mixed night for boss Erik ten Hag.

Fernandes and 18-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo shone as the Red Devils won 2-0 at League One Wigan – but Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford again failed to convince amid some poor finishing.

Kobbie Mainoo impressed in the absence of Christian Eriksen

Kobbie Mainoo impressed in the absence of Christian Eriksen

Fit-again striker Rasmus Hojlund failed to find a way through

Fit-again striker Rasmus Hojlund failed to find a way through

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag gives pointers as Wigan chief Shaun Maloney looks on

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag gives pointers as Wigan chief Shaun Maloney looks on

Rashford, however teed up Dalot to curve United’s 22nd-minute opener.

Furthermore, on minute 74, Fernandes won a cheap penalty, which he himself tucked home for a long-overdue second goal.

Hojlund and Scott McTominay were the only two changes from United’s previous game, a 2-1 Premier League loss against Nottingham Forest on December 30. United had a solid lineup this time around.

And here’s how Ten Hag’s Red Devils rated at the DW Stadium:

ANDRE ONANA – 6

Stayed back from international duty for a couple of games and made a brilliant early save to deny Aasgard. Otherwise a quiet night for the Cameroonian as Wigan struggled to find the target.

AARON WAN BISSAKA – 6

United want him to sign a new deal after triggering his 12-month option – and showed his quality on the couple of occasions Wigan got away down his flank. Linked up well with Garnacho.

RAPHAEL VARANE – 7

Looks to be on his way out of United but still looks a class act when he plays. Needed lengthy treatment for a facial injury but carried on and helped United see the game out.

JONNY EVANS – 7

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Veteran defender has played in plenty of games like this over the years and stood firm on the few occasions when Wigan had their moments. A shrewd move from United to sign him on.

DIOGO DALOT – 8

Diogo Dalot curled Man Utd in front midway through the first half

Lost his man early on which could have been costly but made amends. Curled in a beauty from the edge of the box to give United a deserved lead. Another key goal for the full-back after his winner at Sheffield United.

SCOTT McTOMINAY – 7

Slid an early shot wide of the post when he should have scored and lofted one over in the second half. Helped United take control of the game and worked well with Mainoo.

KOBBIE MAINOO – 8

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Given a chance due to Eriksen’s illness and made the most of it. enjoyed playing alongside his fellow academy product McTominay. Could have capped his bright performance with a goal.

ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7

Cut in from the right and thumped a vicious left footer that bounced off the top of the bar. Caused Wigan problems down his flank before being replaced by Pellistri late on.

BRUNO FERNANDES – 8

Fernandes tucked home a hotly-disputed penalty to make it 2-0

The skipper made the tie safe as he won and converted a penalty to finally give his team some breathing space. The Portuguese showed his class as the game wore on with some delightful touches.

MARCUS RASHFORD – 5

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Would have had the match-ball if he’d been in any kind of form. Denied by Tickle on a couple of occasions – one with the help of the post. Nice lay off to Dalot for the opener but looks off it.

RASMUS HOJLUND – 5

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Back after illness kept and must have been wondering how he didn’t get on the scoresheet in the first half. Wasted a bag full of chances. A great chance to boost his confidence missed.

SUBS

Kambwala for Dalot, came on when the game was already won. 92, 5

Pellistri for Garnacho – no chance to make much of an impact 87, 5

Mejbri for Rashford – late run out 90

Forson for Hojlund – nice for him to get a few mins, 90