Bruno Fernandes reaction after Man Utd exit FA Cup with shoot out defeat to Fulham 2 March 2025

“But I think we controlled the game in the first half very well, we had some chances, in the second half even more.

“Then in extra-time, I think Fulham had a little bit more control of the game, but we had the better chances to end up scoring a goal, but we didn’t, and then the penalties, they were more efficient than us.”

Fernandes agreed when it was put to him that our fighting spirit is still strong but, ultimately, felt the special moment needed for us to get a winner did not come.

“I think it’s [fighting spirit] always been there but, obviously in [some] moments, you get goals. In others, you don’t. Against Everton, it wasn’t enough to get the win. Against Ipswich, it was. Today was enough to get us into extra-time and then into penalties but, as I said, they were more efficient than us.

“Unluckily for us, it’s a dream that getting into the final at Wembley again that is not there anymore, but we need to keep pushing for what’s left of the season.”