Manchester United were eliminated from the FA Cup by Fulham on March 2, 2025, after a 1-1 draw led to a penalty shootout, which Fulham won 4-3

Manchester United were eliminated from the FA Cup by Fulham on March 2, 2025, after a 1-1 draw led to a penalty shootout, which Fulham won 4-3. citeturn0search3 The match saw Fulham’s Calvin Bassey score first, with Bruno Fernandes equalizing for United. In the shootout, United’s Victor Lindelöf and Joshua Zirkzee missed their penalties, with Fulham’s goalkeeper Bernd Leno making crucial saves to secure the victory. citeturn0news22

This defeat has intensified scrutiny on United’s attacking options. Rasmus Højlund, a £72 million signing, has struggled this season, prompting manager Rúben Amorim to substitute him with 17-year-old academy prospect Chido Obi during the match. Obi’s performance was notably more dynamic, creating three significant goal opportunities, matching Højlund’s total in 22 Premier League matches. citeturn0news16

In response to the FA Cup exit, Amorim reiterated his long-term ambition to win the Premier League, despite criticism from former players like Wayne Rooney, who labeled such aspirations as ‘naive’ given United’s current struggles. citeturn0news17

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