Fulham Advances to FA Cup Fifth Round, Defeats Wigan 2-1

Fulham overcame their FA Cup fourth-round struggles with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic, thanks to a brace from Rodrigo Muniz. After dominating the first half and taking the lead with a diving header from Muniz, Fulham faced a scare when Jonny Smith equalized for Wigan with a stunning long-range strike early in the second half. However, Muniz quickly restored Fulham's advantage, slotting home after a clever assist from Andreas Pereira. Despite Wigan's spirited attempt to equalize again, including a disallowed goal late in the match, Fulham held on to progress to the fifth round. Coach Marco Silva praised Muniz's performance and the competition between him and Raul Jimenez for a starting role. The victory marked a significant step for Fulham, who have historically struggled at this stage of the tournament.