Wigan Athletic boss Shaun Maloney was proud of his players in defeat to FA Cup opponents Manchester United.

Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes, from the spot, struck as United 2-0 at the DW stadium on Monday night.

Maloney said: "I'm proud of my players. It was a difficult match. When you play an opponent that has that much talent in the final third, it's very hard to then press. I was really happy with our players. There were moments early and in these games, you have to take those chances. In fairness, Manchester United had a lot of chances as well. Difficult match but a brilliant experience for our players.

"There's still times that we can have more belief in how we play. We have to be more aggressive when we defend and that's tough. They have very good players. We have a lot of work to do. The last six or seven months with what we've been through, it gives you a taste for more. We have to stay in League One and go from there.

On financial positives: "This tie has been good financially but that won't have an effect on the playing squad. There are historical financial things that need to be sorted. I think this club was bought in seven to 10 days, that normally takes months. I appreciate what the owner has done."

On the penalty decision, he added: "I've seen it again. There is contact. I can understand why the referee has given it."