Manchester United secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a decisive 3-1 victory against Fulham on March 2, 2025, at Old Trafford. The match, which was held in front of a passionate home crowd, showcased United’s attacking prowess and solid defense. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box that curled into the top corner, leaving Fulham’s goalkeeper Marek Rodak with no chance. Shortly after, in the 35th minute, Bruno Fernandes doubled the lead with a precise penalty kick after Rashford was brought down in the area. Fulham responded spiritedly in the second half, with a goal from Tom Cairney in the 55th minute, reigniting hopes for an upset. However, United extinguished those hopes when Anthony Martial secured the win with a well-placed shot in the 78th minute, making the score 3-1. “It was a disciplined performance from the boys, and we are excited to progress in the competition,” United’s manager Erik ten Hag said after the game. The victory means that Manchester United can look forward to the upcoming draw for the quarter-finals, where they will face stiff competition from other successful sides, including Manchester City and Crystal Palace, who also won their matches in this round. The draw is set to take place live on March 4, 2025, as fans eagerly await to see which team will challenge the Red Devils next in their pursuit of FA Cup glory.
Manchester United Advances to FA Cup Quarter-Finals with Victory over Fulham
