So...a replay it is.
Manchester United and Wolves played out a tame goalless draw in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday, and the two sides will now have to go head to head once more at Old Trafford to decide who goes through to the next round.
We're set for an #EmiratesFACup third-round replay.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 4, 2020
United dominated possession in the early stages, but it was Wolves who created the first real opportunity.
As the ball came in from a corner, the ball was flicked on towards Matt Doherty, who rifled the ball at goal, but Sergio Romero made an outstanding instinctive reflex save to deny him.
Best number two in the Premier League? Well, whatever you think, a brilliant save...
⛔️ Incredible reflexes from Serge! 勞#MUFC #EmiratesFACup
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 4, 2020
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Unpopular opinion: Romero is a better goalkeeper overall than de Gea. #MUFC #WOLMUN
— Adil (@Adil_UTD) January 4, 2020
Fantastic reaction save from Romero! Absolutely terrific! #WOLMUN #FACup
— Sahil Shaparia (@SahilShaparia) January 4, 2020
What a save Romero #WOLMUN
— Feli ⛄⛪ (@BossouFelicien) January 4, 2020
Maybe Romero should be nr 1 ? #WOLMUN
— Sveinn Olafsson (@svenniola) January 4, 2020
However, with 30 minutes played, the Red Devils thought they should have been awarded a penalty for a foul on Brandon Williams.
Leander Dendoncker misjudged the bounce of the ball and the youngster nipped in, and was clipped by the Wolves defender. After a VAR review, the decision was...no penalty.
United fans were far from happy...
How is that not a penalty, Williams gets the ball and is brought down, VAR is a joke #MUFC #WOLMUN
— Craig Gibson (@CraigGibson27) January 4, 2020
Var is a joke... that’s a penalty all day long!! #WOLMUN #FACup
— Elias A. (@the_elio) January 4, 2020
How’s that not a pen come on now? I’m baffled by some var decisions. #WOLMUN
— KronicUTD (@KronicUtd) January 4, 2020
That's a penalty all day long #fuckVAR #WOLMUN #FACup
— Lordy gbwls (@Lordy75) January 4, 2020
Half time, one shot on target.
It could only get better, couldn't it?
Right?
That was a tough watch #FACup #MUFC #WOLMUN
— stuart derry (@stuartderry1) January 4, 2020
1 shot in goal in 45mins... #WOLMUN
— Mike Franklin gbeng (@MikeFPhotos) January 4, 2020
0-0 at HT. 7 shots, 4 corners and not a single one on target. Diabolical, boring and mediocre. Only way to sum up @ManUtd. #WOLMUN
— Anthony (@SithGamiing) January 4, 2020
United needed to make a change. And fast.
On came Marcus Rashford and Fred.
Only 27 seconds later and the pair had combined to great effect, with the Englishman hitting the bar with a deflected effort.
Fred causing trouble in that midfield already #WOLMUN
— About Utd. (@AboutUtd) January 4, 2020
Rashford already more threatening the rest of the Man Utd team today and he had only been on 20 seconds #MUFC #WOLMUN #FACup
— Shaun Farrelly (@ShaunFarrelly) January 4, 2020
So close! Immediate impact from Rashford. #WOLMUN
— Ræhan (@RehanTCh) January 4, 2020
With 15 minutes remaining, Molineux erupted as Wolves burst forward and Matt Doherty was there to head home at the back post.
But, his header bounced onto his arm and into the net, which the referee and VAR confirmed.
No goal...
Clear handball. I know let’s ask Peter Walton. ‘Yeah handball, no goal.’ Thanks Peter! #WOLMUN #FACup
— Stu (@DigitalStuart) January 4, 2020
Matt Doherty has the ball in the net for Wolves but it's ruled out for handball. Excellent spot from Paul Tierney to spot it in real time #WOLMUN
— Josh Bunting (@Buntingfootball) January 4, 2020
Phew, we’re lucky to not be trailing. If we keep playing like this, we’ll lose for sure.... #WOLMUN
— Aldrin John (@AldrinJohn96) January 4, 2020
Both teams continued to press forward, but neither side was able to find a winner.
As a result, they will now go head to head once more at Old Trafford to decide who goes through in the FA Cup.
However, it was another disappointing evening for Solskjaer's men, who failed to register a single shot on target...
As a #mufc fan, I have to ask?
— Mitch Kitoi (@KitoiO) January 4, 2020
>>Who coaches the team week in week out?
>Why is there no improvement in the team since the league started?
>Why is Gomes not playing games?
>Why can't the team play with urgency needed in games?
>Who is not doing his job here? #WOLMUN
Why we didn’t sign Bruno Fernandes this summer I don’t know 路♂️ #WOLMUN #united
— Francis McManus (@xxxFrankie7xxx) January 4, 2020
Another hard watch, anyone know of a creative midfielder out there, preferably cheap as need to get value for money as it is January #WOLMUN
— andrew james hulse (@Ajhulse82) January 4, 2020
ZERO shots on target for Manchester United tonight.
— Nora Calder (@_WoManUnited_) January 4, 2020
Not one. None.
Is it coaching? Tactics? Players? Mentality? #MUFC #WOLMUN
You know when someone keeps disappointing you?
— ѕĸιnny вlacĸ礪 (@Itsstmxbaby) January 4, 2020
But you just try to give them a benefit of doubt?
That's my situation with Manchester United#OleOut #WOLMUN
No urgency in the team at all and it's from top to bottom, from signing of players down to players playing on the pitch.
— Rema's doppleganger (@iam_folayan) January 4, 2020
Like, it's all planned.#WOLMUN
Creative midfielder, anyone?
United next host rivals Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-finals...
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