The quarter-final draw for the FA Cup has been confirmed, following Fulham’s thrilling penalty shootout victory over Manchester United on Sunday night.
Marco Silva’s side secured their spot in the last eight after a tense encounter at Old Trafford, where they edged out the defending champions on penalties. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Calvin Bassey’s opener for Fulham canceled out by Bruno Fernandes.
In the decisive shootout, Bernd Leno emerged as the hero, saving penalties from Victor Lindelöf and Joshua Zirkzee to seal Fulham’s place in the next round. They will now host Crystal Palace for a shot at the semi-finals.
Elsewhere in the quarter-finals, Aston Villa will travel to Preston North End, while Bournemouth face Manchester City in an all-Premier League showdown. Brighton, meanwhile, will take on the winner of Monday night’s clash between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich.
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