Newport County's FA Cup run came to an end as they lost 4-2 to Manchester United, with Antony's first goal of the season proving to be the winner. The match was played at Newport's home ground, with Erik ten Hag's side making a strong start, scoring two goals inside 13 minutes through Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. However, Newport County responded admirably, with Bryn Morris and Will Evans scoring to level the match. Manchester United restored their lead through Antony, before Rasmus Hojlund sealed the win late on. The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams creating chances, but ultimately Manchester United's quality told. Newport County can be proud of their performance, pushing one of the biggest teams in the country to the limit. The match was also notable for the absence of Marcus Rashford, who missed the game due to illness. Despite this, Manchester United were able to overcome the challenge of Newport County and progress to the next round of the FA Cup. The win will be a welcome boost for Erik ten Hag's side, who are looking to win some silverware this season. For Newport County, the focus will now turn to their League Two campaign, where they will look to build on their impressive performance against Manchester United. Newport County's manager will be pleased with the effort shown by his team, and will look to use this performance as a springboard for the rest of the season. The team's fans will also be proud of the way their team played, and will be hoping for more performances like this in the future.