Marco Silva said he “loved” the composure Fulham showed in their victorious penalty shootout against Manchester United and insisted an FA Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace will be “very tough”.

Fulham boss Marco Silva says reaching the FA Cup quarterfinals was deserved. The Cottagers defeated Manchester United on penalties on Sunday. “It was our goal, definitely,” Silva said. “We wanted to be in the next stage, we wanted to play in the Quarter-Finals. And I really believe, and it's my feeling, that we deserve to be there.

Bernd Leno saved two penalties as Fulham knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup, securing a quarter-final spot in a dramatic shootout.

Fulham manager Marco Silva is determined to make his mark on the FA Cup as his side prepares for a crucial fifth-round clash against Manchester United on Sunday.

Fulham knocked out Manchester United from the FA Cup after a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw in their fifth-round match at Old Trafford.

Manchester United bowed out of the FA Cup following a loss to Fulham on penalties in a match that lacked any real magic on the pitch. A cagey first 10 minutes set the tone for the game with a lot of loose touches from both sides.