After missing TWO penalties in the shootout, Manchester United is eliminated from the FA Cup.
Calvin Bassey’s header at halftime put the Red Devils behind, and the team is trying to win back-to-back titles in football’s oldest championship.
With 20 minutes remaining, Runo Fernandes gave United the lead with a skillfully executed left-footed finish that went low and beyond Leno.
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After United scored three goals in the first round, the holders were eliminated in the fifth round stage due to goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Victor Lindelof.
They defeated bitter rivals Manchester City 2-1 in the previous season’s championship game.
Although Ruben Amorim’s time at Manchester United has not been pleasant, given the caliber of opponents in the FA Cup, he still has a chance to win a trophy in his debut season.
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Having won four of their previous five games across all competitions, Fulham is in excellent form going into Old Trafford.