In an attempt to defend their position, Manchester United is now out of the competition as Fulham FC settled a penalty shootout with a 3-4 in Old Trafford stadium on Sunday, March 2, 2025. 

Fulham was leading the game in the first half as defender Calvin Bassey secured a goal for the team with the help of midfielder Andreas Pereira and forward Rodrigo Muniz. The team defended their point well and tried several attacks on their opponent. 

As the game progressed and Man Utd failed to deliver points, the team brought on forward Alejandro Garnacho to replace midfielder Manuel Ugarte in the 53rd minute. Multiple plays were attempted, but in the second half, a play by Garnacho and defender Diogo Dalot led the midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, to score a goal in the 71st minute. 

Pressure was put on both teams as the game neared completion and the points remained tied. Fans�?chants are drowning out the Old Trafford stadium as both the home and away teams are fighting to best each other. 

The penalty shoot-out

In the end, the match concluded in a tie that led to a penalty shootout. Both teams are now desperate to end the game in their win. 

The penalty started with Fernandes, which ended in a goal. In return, Fulham’s Raul Jimenez kicked a goal. Dalot scored another point for the Red Devils, and Fulham’s Sander Berge did too. 

The shootout was too intense due to both teams catching up on each other for every kick. For the following, Man Utd did not disappoint with another goal by Casemiro, but it was quickly equalised by Fulham’s Willian. Everyone is on equal terms, which puts players in a bind. 

The time for Utd came again with Victor Lindelof shooting the ball, but it was saved by Fulham’s keeper, Bernd Leno. The stalemate has been broken. 

Fulham’s Antonee Robinson scored another goal, which took his team towards the lead. As the Red Devils craved to at least tie the penalties, Man Utd’s Joshua Zirkzee failed to settle the score as Leno blocked the attack once again. The penalty shootout ended in 3-4 in favour of the visiting team. 

The man of the game, Bernd Leno

As both teams were trying hard to win the penalty shootout, Leno emerged as the standout. The stalemate between Manchester United and Fulham FC has shaken both teams to desperation, but in the end, the two saves of the hero goalkeeper led Fulham to victory. 

This win eliminated Manchester United in the FA Cup and gave Fulham the chance to advance into the league. 

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Ruben Amorim responded to Wayne Rooney after Manchester United was eliminated from the FA Cup on March 2, 2025. He argued that being Man Utd’s head coach at 40 shows he is not naive. Rooney, Man Utd's all-time top scorer, called Amorim naive for stating that the team's goal is to win the Premier League after their loss to Fulham in penalties.

‘That is the goal. Being naive is to think we are going to do it this season or be the best contender next season. So I know that at this moment everybody knows everything. I know that and it’s really easy �?I was a pundit when I finished my career. I know it’s really easy�? Amorim said when asked about Rooney’s comments.

Amorim shared that the club’s main goal is to win the Premier League, though he noted that it might not happen under his coaching. He mentioned the club's desire to replicate past successes and acknowledged the tough times. 

Meanwhile, Rooney, a former Man Utd scorer and now a pundit, suggested that it seems unrealistic to claim they are aiming for the Premier League title, given their current position. 

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