Football, the thrilling sport, has its own unique story to tell. The recent FA Cup third round fixtures, especially Manchester United's match against Wigan Athletic, have given us a lot of talk. For Manchester United fans, the 2-0 victory was not just a numerical advantage, but an emotional release.
First of all, Rashford's performance has been superb. His liveliness in the game, the accuracy of his shots, and that decisive assist all showed his importance as an attacker for the team. Marcus Rashford's form has slipped this season compared to last season, but this game seems to signal a rebound in his life. As a fan, it's really inspiring to see him running on the pitch, trying and constantly attacking the opposition defence.
Regarding Manchester United's overall performance, this game showed their tactical flexibility against a relatively weak team. Breaking the deadlock with a long-range shot and then sealing the win with a penalty was a sign of tactical versatility. But it has to be mentioned that the opponent of this game, Wigan Athletic, is not a top team, and although Manchester United's victory is worth celebrating, it does not fully show that they have come out of the previous slump.
Importantly, Manchester United are currently in a poor league position, which makes every FA Cup game crucial. The manager's hiring strategy, the selection of the starting line-up, and the control of the game are all testing his coaching ability. Judging from this game, he is still very safe, did not change the core players easily, and obviously wants to ensure the victory.
But the challenge ahead will be even greater, especially against Tottenham, which will be a big test of United's quality. If Rashford can maintain this form, then United's chances of winning will naturally increase significantly. But football is not a one-man game after all, the performance of the whole team, as well as the tactical arrangement of the coaching staff, are crucial.
The game gave Manchester United fans some hope, but it also exposed some problems. Every step will be crucial in the next game, and as fans, we can only continue to support and continue to look forward to it, and hopefully Manchester United can find their rhythm and go further this season.