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.

Yet Fulham’s goal in the fifth round of the FA Cup against Manchester United on Sunday was the third consecutive season where Marco Silva’s side scored from a right-sided outswinging corner at Old Trafford.

United are looking to salvage something from a hugely disappointing season as they battle for the FA Cup and Europa League

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Fulham secured their spot in the quarter-finals after the match ended 1-1 with goals from Fulham's Calvin Bassey and United's Bruno Fernandes.

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Just when Manchester United's season could not get any worse, the Red Devils found themselves in the middle of an injury crisis. Only 18 players made the trip to Spain to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League and now, Ruben Amorim's depleted squad must take on Arsenal just three days later.

United have progressed from their last nine FA Cup ties against Fulham since suffering a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat in 1908. United are undefeated in 20 of their last 21 matches against Fulham in all competitions.

Manchester United take on Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round looking to defend the trophy they won last season.

• WATCH: This Manchester United vs Fulham FA Cup match is only available on ESPN Plus. The match begins on Sunday, March 2 at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET (10:30 a.m. CT), but coverage of the Match begins slightly before kick-off.