They are certainly more consistent. Fulham, however, were much better against United in their second meeting of this season and Marco Silva's system is far more settled than Amorim's looks at Old Trafford.

It is Europa League or bust for Manchester United's season as the holders slipped out of the FA Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Fulham. Joshua Zirkzee and Victor Lindelof were the two denied by Bernd Leno from 12 yards out,

Manchester United take on Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round today, trailing at half-time after Calvin Bassey’s header. Ruben Amorim needs a response as he targets a deep run in this competition, after his predecessor Erik ten Hag was initially saved by winning it last season.