BREAKING: Fabrizio Romano reports that there is currently a meeting underway at Manchester United to discuss the future of Erik ten Hag, as a significant portion of the board members harbor doubts about a positive outlook with him.

BREAKING: Fabrizio Romano reports that there is currently a meeting underway at Manchester United to discuss the future of Erik ten Hag, as a significant portion of the board members harbor doubts about a positive outlook with him.

In the first half, Manchester United confidently secured a 2-0 lead, suggesting an effortless cup victory after a two-week break. However, a missed opportunity by Alejandro Garnacho injected newfound confidence into Newport, and Bryn Morris’ spectacular goal in the 36th minute lifted the spirits of the home crowd.

Graham Coughlan’s team swiftly equalized just two minutes into the second half, asserting dominance before Antony scored his first goal of the 2023-24 season. A shot from Luke Shaw rebounded off the post, and Antony capitalized, tapping the ball into an unguarded net in the 68th minute.

In addition to his contributions, Antony provided his first assist of the season, executing a delightful one-two with Bruno Fernandes, who smoothly finished into the bottom corner. Kobbie Mainoo also secured his debut goal for Manchester United, and Rasmus Højlund sealed the deal with a stoppage-time strike, extinguishing Newport’s hopes of forcing a replay.

Antony’s impactful performance marked his first goal contributions of the season, unfolding during his 23rd appearance in the 2023-24 campaign. Notably, his previous goal for Man Utd occurred on April 16, 2023, against Nottingham Forest, preceding his current strike against Newport.

Having joined the Red Devils for a hefty €95 million in 2022, the 23-year-old Brazilian displayed prowess by registering 11 goals and assists during his debut campaign at Old Trafford. Looking ahead, Manchester United is slated to face either Bristol City or Nottingham Forest in the fifth round of the FA Cup.