Sir Brailsford watches from stands for a third game in a row since Utd takeover
Manchester United kept their hopes of silverware alive with a 2-0 win over Wigan in the FA Cup third round on Monday night.
Pressure was on the Red Devils ahead of kick-off, with the FA Cup representing the club's last feasible chance of lifting a trophy this season, but goals from Portuguese duo Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes helped United to a comfortable win at the DW Stadium.
Dalot caressed home a well-placed effort from distance to fire United a goal in front midway through the first half, before Fernandes converted from the penalty spot in the second to take the game away from the hosts.
Manchester United will now face either Newport County or non-league side Eastleigh, depending on which outfit triumphs in the third round replay next week.
Mail Sport's Chris Wheeler was at the DW Stadium to take a look at all the things you might have missed.
Erik ten Hag has had more than his fair share of injury problems to deal with this season, and Monday night was no exception.
Antony was ruled out before kick-off through injury with Christian Eriksen also unavailable due to illness.
At least Ten Hag was able to welcome back Rasmus Hojlund — who had been laid low at Nottingham Forest on December 30 and still seemed to be feeling the after-effects here — and can look forward to having Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Mason Mount back before the end of the month.
It is getting on for 24 years since Sir Alex Ferguson opened the DW Stadium at the request of his friend Dave Whelan, the former Wigan chairman and life president, when it was known as the JJB.
Wigan manager Shaun Maloney is also a huge admirer of the legendary United boss, and supported United as a boy because of Ferguson’s success
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