NEWPORT vs MANCHESTER UNITED Live with MARK GOLDBRIDGE

Summary

The video script is a football commentary by Mark Goldbridge for a FA Cup match between Manchester United and Newport County. Manchester United take an early 2-0 lead but get complacent and allow Newport to equalize before half time. In the second half, United regain the lead but continue to struggle creating chances for their striker due to selfish play from their wingers. The match ends 4-2 to United, who advance but make hard work of beating a far inferior League Two side. The commentary focuses on United's lack of cohesion and discipline when in good positions.

Takeaways

• 😡 Rashford misses training after being spotted out at nightclub in Belfast, Ten Hag says it's an 'internal matter'
• 👎 Wingers Anthony and Gacho are very selfish, keep shooting instead of passing to striker Haaland
• 😔 Haaland gets zero service, doesn't have a single shot on target in the whole match
• 😠 Team goes from 2-0 up to 2-2 against League Two side Newport County
• 😀 Eventually win 4-2 but very sloppy performance
• 🤔 Questions about team mentality and discipline
• 🌟 Rashford scores immediately after coming on, showing what he can do when given a chance
• ⚽️ Luke Shaw hits the post, Antony follows up to score winning goal
• 👏 Ten Hag persists with starting XI instead of making substitutions
• ❓ Lots of questions for Ten Hag to answer about team selection and style of play

Q & A

What was the scoreline between Manchester United and Newport County?

The final score was Manchester United 4 - Newport County 2.

Why was Marcus Rashford not in the squad for the match?

Rashford was reported to be recovering from illness and stayed at Carrington to train.

How did Manchester United's manager Ten Hag describe Rashford's absence?

Ten Hag said "It's an internal matter" which suggested there were issues behind the scenes with Rashford.

What competition and round was this match being played in?

This was a FA Cup 4th round match.

Who scored the goals for Manchester United?

Bruno Fernandes, Mayu, Anthony and Erling Haaland scored the goals for Manchester United.

What was the main criticism of Manchester United's wingers in the game?

The wingers Gacho and Anthony were criticized for being too selfish and shooting instead of passing to create chances for the strikers.

How many shots on target did Haaland have in the match?

Haaland did not have a single shot on target until the 92nd minute when he scored from his only chance.

Who assisted Haaland's goal?

Haaland created his own chance to score, there was no assist.

What competition and team will Manchester United face in the next round?

Manchester United will likely face Nottingham Forest away in the FA Cup 5th round.

What did the author say Manchester United lacked in the game against Newport County?

The author said Manchester United lacked discipline and were wasteful in the final third, constantly shooting instead of passing.