Alejandro Garnacho & Bruno Fernandes send touching messages to Kobbie Mainoo after youngster scores first-ever Man Utd goal in Newport County FA Cup victory

Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo scored his first goal for the club in a 4-2 win over Newport County.

WHAT HAPPENED?
Mainoo has been one of the key revelations for Erik Ten Hag this season, and the 18-year-old has gotten his goal-scoring account for the club opened. The goal was an important one for the Red Devils as they struggled against the third-tier side despite a 4-2 win. Mainoo received messages from his teammates post-match as they congratulated him for his goal on Instagram.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Despite the rather underwhelming performance on the night, second-half goals from Antony and Rasmus Hojlund helped the Red Devils break pull away after Newport made it 2-2 early in the second half. They will play either Bristol City or Nottingham Forest after the sides drew 0-0 and will play in the fourth-round replay on Wednesday, January 31.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mainoo's goal in the 13th minute of the game was the second goal of the game and as per OptaJoe, it was the first time Manchester United went two up in an FA Cup match since their 6-0 win over Tranmere Rovers in 2020.

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?
Mainoo is unlikely to start in Ten Hag's side's next match which will be on February 1 against Wolves at Molineaux Stadium. The youngster could, however, feature for the side at some point in the game.

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