Manchester United narrowly secure their spot in the FA Cup fifth round with a 4-2 victory against Newport County, following a nerve-wracking encounter.

Manchester United were given a scare by Newport in a thrilling encounter, as they tossed away a two-goal lead for the third time this season. Despite the scare, United managed to secure an FA Cup fifth-round tie with either Nottingham Forest or Bristol City.

The match started well for United, with Bruno Fernandes opening the scoring just seven minutes into the game. It was a fantastic finish at the end of a brilliant move. United quickly doubled their advantage, with Kobbie Mainoo scoring his first goal in senior football. With just 13 minutes on the clock, it seemed like the tie was already decided in United’s favor.

However, United’s wastefulness in front of goal allowed Newport to make a comeback. On 36 minutes, Bryn Morris struck a tremendous shot that found the back of the net, with the ball taking a slight deflection off Lisandro Martinez. This goal gave Newport hope and injected new life into the game.

The second half started with a bang, as Will Evans capitalized on a defensive lapse from Raphael Varane to equalize for Newport. The goal sent the home crowd at Rodney Parade into raptures, as they believed their team could pull off an upset against the mighty Manchester United.

Despite the scare, United managed to regain control of the game. Bruno Fernandes once again proved his importance to the team, as he scored his second goal of the match to put United back in the lead. This time, it was Antony and Rasmus Hojlund who added to the scoreline, ensuring United’s victory and progression to the next round of the FA Cup.

Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between Manchester United and Newport. United started strongly, but their wastefulness allowed Newport to make a comeback. However, United’s quality ultimately shone through, as they secured a well-deserved victory and a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup.