Leno the Hero as Fulham Knock Manchester United Out of the FA Cup
Fernandes puts Man Utd level with Fulham

Leno the Hero as Fulham Knock Manchester United Out of the FA Cup

Goalkeeper’s Penalty Shootout Heroics Send Cottagers to Quarter-Finals

Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the match-winner as Marco Silva’s side stunned Manchester United in a dramatic FA Cup fifth-round tie, securing a penalty shootout victory at Old Trafford.

After three perfect spot-kicks from both sides, Leno saved Victor Lindelof’s effort before captain Antonee Robinson extended Fulham’s lead. The German then denied Joshua Zirkzee to complete the upset and send Fulham into the quarter-finals.


How the Drama Unfolded

Fulham Take the Lead

  • Calvin Bassey put the visitors ahead in first-half stoppage time, heading in from close range after Rodrigo Muniz flicked on a corner.

Bruno Fernandes to the Rescue

  • The Manchester United captain responded with a superb equalizer, driving home a low shot from the edge of the area after a pass from Diogo Dalot.

Chances at Both Ends

  • Emile Smith Rowe forced two top saves from Andre Onana, while 17-year-old United substitute Chido Obi was denied by a stunning reaction stop from Leno.
  • Ryan Sessegnon also tested Onana, but neither side could find a winner in extra time.

Leno’s Shootout Heroics

  • Raul Jimenez, Sander Berge, and Willian converted for Fulham.
  • Leno saved Lindelof & Zirkzee’s penalties, completing a historic night for the Cottagers.

Fulham Dream of Wembley Return

Fulham reach quarter-finals after shootout win over Man Utd

The London club last reached an FA Cup final in 1975, and Silva’s squad is determined to write their own history.

Marco Silva: “From day one, we’ve taken this competition seriously. We are a more mature team now, with a clear identity.”

With only Manchester City left from the usual Premier League giants, could Fulham replicate Portsmouth’s shock FA Cup triumph in 2008?


More Misery for Amorim’s United

10 defeats in 24 games under Amorim
6 home losses since November
FA Cup exit closes another path to Europe

Despite a glimpse of promise in the first 11 minutes, United struggled once again:

  • Rasmus Hojlund & Zirkzee lacked attacking threat
  • Onana’s erratic decision-making created uncertainty at the back
  • Defensive lapses cost United, with Bassey left unmarked for the opener

Amorim: “My introduction to life at Old Trafford has been tough. We must change the narrative.”

With European qualification slipping away, United’s season hangs in the balance.


What’s Next?

Fulham await their FA Cup quarter-final opponent
Can United recover their form before it’s too late?

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