The visitors completely crumbled in the closing stages of this insane FA Cup clash to allow an underwhelming United team to progress to the semis
It was a whirlwind turnaround for Manchester United as they came from behind to beat Fulham 3-1 in the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford on Sunday.
United's success was more down to a meltdown on the part of the visitors, who gave away a penalty and saw two players – Willian and Aleksandar Mitrovic – and coach Marco Silva all sent off within seconds of each other.
Erik ten Hag's men had been rather woeful until that point, falling behind through a Mitrovic goal early in the second half.
But Willian's handball and Mitrovic's ridiculous push on the referee gave United the upper hand.
Bruno Fernandes then converted the all-important penalty two minutes before Marcel Sabitzer added a second. Fernandes then smashed in a third late on.
GOAL rates United's players from Old Trafford…
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David de Gea (7/10):
Pulled off some really good saves in the second half but his passing was off in this game, putting his team under pressure in the first half.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (5/10):
Always reluctant to close opponents down on the wing. He got forward a lot but offered very little.
Harry Maguire (5/10):
Another performance highlighting why he is not trusted to start regularly. Too slow and affects the rest of the team.
Lisandro Martinez (6/10):
United fans are used to a much stronger display from him. He was reliable in possession but lacked fight defensively.
Luke Shaw (5/10):
Caught on the wrong side of Mitrovic for the opening goal and made a couple of tackles but not good enough on the ball until his late assist for Sabitzer.
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Scott McTominay (4/10):
Absent for long spells of this game. Tried to help offer support in attack a couple of times but nothing went his way. Subbed off before the hour mark.
Marcel Sabitzer (7/10):
Made some good attacking runs to offer himself as a link between the midfield and forwards. Was well-placed to get the winning goal, which he took wonderfully well.
Bruno Fernandes (8/10):
Was heavily involved and made some good passes but team-mates constantly slowed down attacks as they got forward, which frustrated him enormously. However, he converted the penalty well before lashing in the third to wrap things up.
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Jadon Sancho (6/10):
Won his team a penalty that sent Fulham into a few moments of madness. Took too many touches for what should have been a simple finish but it all paid off in the end.
Wout Weghorst (5/10):
Not at his best here. Tried to lead the press on his own but no threat on the ball and a bit slow.
Marcus Rashford (6/10):
A fairly quiet performance from the England star, who didn't cause Fulham too many problems.
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Antony (7/10):
Came on just before the hour mark and set up Sancho for a great move that resulted in his side's penalty. Had another threatening run that saw him come close to scoring.
Fred (7/10):
Only introduced in the closing stages but helped himself to an assist for Bruno's killer third goal.
Erik ten Hag (4/10):
His team were terrible in the first half and only slightly improved in the second until Fulham's incredible implosion.