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.

FA Cup holders Manchester United were knocked out of the competition on penalties by Fulham after Bernd Leno saved from Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee. Following an uninspiring opening period, Calvin Bassey headed in at the far post from a corner to give Fulham the lead on the stroke of half-time.

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.