Fulham defeats Manchester United in FA Cup shootout

In a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round match, Fulham triumphed over Manchester United in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, marking the first time Fulham has knocked United out of the tournament since 1908. Calvin Bassey opened the scoring for Fulham with a header from a corner just before halftime, but Bruno Fernandes equalized for United in the second half with a well-placed shot. The match proceeded to extra time, where both teams had opportunities but failed to score. In the shootout, Fulham's Bernd Leno emerged as the hero, saving penalties from Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee, enabling Fulham to win 4-3. The victory sets up a quarter-final clash against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage. This loss adds to United's struggles this season, having now conceded the first goal in six consecutive matches.