Manchester United’s FA Cup journey came to an abrupt end on Sunday as they were defeated by Premier League rivals Fulham in a penalty shootout at Old Trafford. The Red Devils fell behind early after Calvin Bassey scored with a header, but Bruno Fernandes equalized to force extra time. Despite the additional 30 minutes, neither side managed to break the deadlock, and the match went to penalties. Unfortunately, two missed spot-kicks by United sealed their fate, denying them a place in the quarter-finals of a competition they won last season under Erik ten Hag.
This result marks another disappointing chapter in what has been a challenging season for Manchester United. With their FA Cup dreams dashed, Ruben Amorim’s only remaining hope for silverware this season lies in the Europa League. The Portuguese manager, who replaced Ten Hag after leaving Sporting, may already be looking ahead to the summer transfer window and the decisions he’ll need to make regarding the squad.
