Manchester United are into the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win as Fulham imploded following three quickfire purple playing cards on a dramatic day at Outdated Trafford.

Marco Silva’s aspect had seemed to be answerable for the quarter-final following Aleksandar Mitrovic’s purpose early within the second half however Willian’s handball sparked an astonishing turnaround that noticed coach Silva and Mitrovic purple carded in addition to the Brazilian.

Bruno Fernandes levelled the tie from the penalty spot and Marcel Sabitzer’s intelligent end from shut vary accomplished the reversal of fortunes to go away Fulham’s remaining 9 males bereft. Fernandes added late gloss to the scoreline with an emphatic end and it’s Erik ten Hag’s crew that can face Brighton at Wembley subsequent month.

How Fulham threw it away at Outdated Trafford

For a lot of the afternoon, Fulham have been the extra spectacular aspect, with United’s six-month unbeaten run in entrance of their very own followers in danger. It was a deserved lead for the away aspect when Mitrovic turned the ball into the online from Issa Diop’s flick early within the second half.

With out the suspended Casemiro in midfield, United struggled to achieve management. It was Joao Palhinha, again within the Fulham midfield following a suspension of his personal, who was the dominant determine in the course of the pitch. After which, the sport flipped.

United countered at tempo and with Jadon Sancho having rounded Bernd Leno, Willian opted to dam the ball close to the road together with his hand. It was noticed following a VAR evaluate and if there was sympathy for the participant there was none for the actions of his team-mate.

Mitrovic aggressively shoved referee Chris Kavanagh and left the official with no possibility however to ship him from the sector. Ten gamers would have been robust. 9 made it unimaginable and when Fernandes transformed his spot-kick the momentum was unstoppable.

Sabitzer nonetheless deserves some kudos for the end that put United in entrance, nevertheless. Luke Shaw’s centre was delightfully turned in by the midfielder and Fulham knew it was over. Fernandes’ second of the sport made it look easy. However this was a loopy sport.

Silva: We have been the most effective crew

“Till the penalty and purple card, we have been clearly the most effective crew on the pitch,” Silva advised ITV. “We respect Manchester United but it surely was clear we have been the most effective crew on the pitch.”

Requested concerning the choices, he added: “What’s obscure is why the 2 moments of their field within the first half the place certainly one of them is a transparent penalty on Mitrovic – why did no-one examine?”

On his personal purple card, he mentioned: “In the event you ask me if I did one thing I’m pleased with, in fact not. However in the event you ask me if that ought to be a purple card, I’ve massive doubts. I want to know what the referee goes to jot down about what I mentioned to him.”

Keane: United want a kick up the bottom

“I’ve misplaced a little bit of confidence watching United now,” former Manchester United captain Roy Keane advised ITV.

“A month or two in the past, I used to be considering they’re up for it. However the final couple of video games I’ve seen some habits come again.

“It’s advantageous to play in moments each from time to time however proper now it seems like their DNA. They’ve slipped into some actually unhealthy habits.

“They turned up right now anticipating to win the match as they’ve high quality gamers. But when they flip up with that perspective for the semi-final, Brighton will beat them.

“United want a kick up the bottom.”

What’s subsequent?

Sunday 2nd April 4:00pm


Kick off 4:30pm

Fulham are again in motion after the worldwide break with a visit to Bournemouth on Saturday April 1, whereas Manchester United resume their schedule the next day in entrance of the Sky Sports activities cameras.

Ten Hag’s crew journey to Newcastle for Tremendous Sunday within the 4.30pm kick-off at St James’ Park.