Ian Wright is left in awe of Casemiro’s stunning first goal in Man United’s FA Cup win over Reading 

Ian Wright has insisted that Casemiro deserved to be named Man of the Match only for his first goal when he scored a brace in Manchester United’s FA Cup fourth round win over Reading.

On their return to Old Trafford, Paul Ince’s side successfully frustrated the hosts for the first 45 minutes, staying defensively compact to keep the game goalless until half-time.

But the former Real Madrid star was on hand to break the tie in the second half, capitalizing on a through ball from compatriot Anthony and delivering a deft finish to give United a well-deserved lead.

Casemiro scored a brace, including an impressive first goal in his team’s FA Cup win.

Speaking about the goal, the former Arsenal star praised Casemiro’s finishing: ‘Beautiful finishing. I’d give him man of the match for that alone. Once you get into that space as Antony, he has that quality.’

‘Reading became too comfortable. Quality teams go bang bang, one or two passes and it’s basically game over.’

Former Reading winger Jobi McAnuff agreed with Wright’s assessment: “Listen, it’s the rhythm of that pass, the timing of the movement… It’s the sharpness of the movement. It’s a brilliant finish.

Casemiro added a second goal just minutes later, with an effort from outside the box past Joe Lumley into the visitors’ goal before second-half substitute Fred completed the rout to take the club through to the fifth round. of the FA Cup.

Ian Wright insisted that Casemiro deserved the man of the match award for his first goal

The Brazilian hung on for a through ball before pulling his shot past Joe Lumley.

Then he added a second just three minutes later with a curl from outside the area

After the game, Roy Keane praised the 30-year-old who joined United for £70m in the summer window:

It has been a great signing. In the middle of the park, United have lacked player quality, personality. He is a top quality player, week after week he influences the matches.

The perception before he signed was that he was a sitting midfielder, but now we have seen his quality up front, the final pass and the goals, as well as being good defensively. A great signing and a great personality.’

Roy Keane also praised Casemiro saying it ‘affects games’ when he starts

Meanwhile, United manager Erik ten Hag expressed his delight with the five-time Champions League winner demonstrating his versatility in moving forward alongside his defensive responsibilities:

‘Attack paper? He is capable, we see it offensively. I think he enjoys when he can go inside. What I like is dynamic football with a lot of position changes, we have to let the opponent think so we can benefit.