Player Ratings: Manchester United vs Fulham (FA Cup)

Manchester United lost on penalties against Fulham in their FA Cup fifth-round clash at Old Trafford.

Manchester United started the FA Cup clash brightly but struggled to create any real threat in the final third, lacking pace in their attacking line.

As the first half came to a close, Ruben Amorim’s side conceded a poor goal—yet again from a corner—leaving them with plenty to do in the second half.

The response was far from immediate, and frustration grew among the Old Trafford crowd due to the team’s lack of intensity.

However, as has often been the case this season, when United needed a moment of inspiration, Bruno Fernandes delivered. He expertly met Diogo Dalot’s low cross to provide the much-needed equaliser.

That sent the game to extra-time, where neither team were able to find a goal. Fulham won on penalties after Victor Lindelöf and Joshua Zirkzee saw their spot-kicks saved.

United player ratings can be read below.

United player ratings vs Fulham

André Onana – 6/10

One nervy moment midway in the first-half but made some important saves later in the game. No luck in the shootout.

Matthijs de Ligt – 8.5/10

Some brilliant cross-field passes to unlock the Fulham defence. Really good defensively and in the press.

Harry Maguire – 6/10

Done well in the middle of the back three.

Leny Yoro – 7/10

Really aggressive defending and looked good on the ball. Unfortunate to come off early.

Noussair Mazraoui – 6/10

Decent overall.

Manuel Ugarte – 7/10

A decent game, with some good moments coming in the final third.

Bruno Fernandes – 7/10

Produced the all-important moment for United with a brilliant finish. Scored his penalty.

Diogo Dalot – 6/10

Worked hard. Decent assist. Good penalty.

Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10

Some poor touches throughout the opening 30 minutes. Improved and worked hard until the end. Unfortunate to miss the final penalty.

Christian Eriksen – 4/10

A good start to the game and found some good passes but his influence weakened as the game went on.

Rasmus Højlund – 3/10

Decent opening 15 minutes but then went anonymous once again. Brought off early for a 17-year-old in a crucial FA Cup clash. Damning.

Substitutes

Alejandro Garnacho – 5/10

Victor Lindelöf – 3/10

Casemiro – 6/10

Chido Obi – 6/10

Ayden Heaven – 6/10

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