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Premier League rivals go head to head at Old Trafford for a place in the quarter-finals

Celebration: Calvin Bassey struck on the stroke of half-time for Fulham against Manchester United in the FA Cup at Old Trafford

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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. While the current United boss is perhaps not under quite as much pressure as the Dutchman was back then, there is little doubt that things definitely haven’t gone to plan so far.

It remains difficult to trust United, despite their midweek home win over Ipswich. They remain as chaotic as ever and a team as well-coached as Fulham could certainly cause them problems this afternoon. Marco Silva is enjoying another fine season in charge of the west London club and a deep cup run looks like the next objective for him to tick off.

The Red Devils have won both Premier League matches between the teams this season 1-0, while their visitors will still hold a grudge from that remarkable 3-1 loss in the FA Cup quarter-finals two years ago when they finished with nine men and imploded following a controversial late handball decision. Follow Manchester United vs Fulham live below, with expert analysis from Standard Sport’s Dom Smith at Old Trafford.