Man Utd begins its journey in the FA Cup 2023/24 season with an away match at Wigan. In the last 12 meetings between the two teams, Wigan only scored one goal against Man Utd. Even though the “Red Devils” are in decline, they are still completely superior in strength compared to their opponents.
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Wigan used to be a “sassy” team in the Premier League. However, at this time, they dropped to League 1 (3rd place) and are at risk of falling to League 2 (4th place).
Wigan’s strength is nothing remarkable enough to make Man Utd fans worry. The away team will most likely win, the problem is how many goals they will score against weak opponents.
This is a factor that coach Erik ten Hag cannot yet reassure his students about. Man Utd is one of the teams with the worst attack in the Premier League this season.
The confrontation with a weak opponent like Wigan is a good opportunity for coach Erik ten Hag’s students to practice their attacking ability. The goals also have the effect of adding significant confidence to the “Red Devils”, especially when they are about to enter a difficult period with formidable opponents.
Wigan vs Man Utd performance
Wigan and Man Utd have something in common in form. Both teams have only won once in the last 6 matches.
For Wigan, it was a 2-0 home win against Carlisle United. Meanwhile, Man Utd had to work very hard and be lucky to win 3 points after being led by 2 goals by Aston Villa.
On away field alone, Man Utd went through 5 consecutive matches without winning (2 draws, 3 losses). The “Red Devils” have only scored 2 goals in the last 4 away matches.