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Not Greenwood or Fred – Man Utd three players fighting for their futures under Erik ten Hag after Fulham win

Manchester United were not at their best on Sunday, but Erik ten Hag guided them to a 3-1 FA Cup victory over Fulham. Manchester United won the FA Cup over Fulham on Sunday, but it was far from convincing. Erik ten Hag chose to rotate for the encounter at Old Trafford, and the Red Devils won 3-1 thanks to a double from Bruno Fernandes and a nice strike from Marcel Sabitzer. As a result, their cup treble chances remain alive - and the international break couldn't have come at a better time, with some batteries in need of recharging. Manchester United struggled against Fulham for the most part. And they fell behind in the 50th minute, as Aleksandar Mitrovic opened the score with a close-range effort. However, the game was transformed when the Serbian international, Willian, and manager Marco Silva were all sent off after a tumultuous four-minute span. Fernandes drew United level from the penalty spot, causing wild celebrations among the home fans. And he'd go on to score his second goal of the game late in the game, with Sabitzer opening his account for the Red Devils in the interim. On a day when United's credentials were put to the test, not everyone was convinced. In the aftermath of the game, three squad members are fighting for their futures, according to Express Sport. Mr. Harry Maguire Raphael Varane missed the game due to injury, allowing Harry Maguire to make his second consecutive start. While the England international was commanding in the air, the former Leicester star delivered a mixed performance. Maguire was given a careless booking early on, ruling him out of the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton, which is set to take place next month. He also frequently irritated the Old Trafford crowd with his ponderous decision-making, which frequently prevented United from playing on the front foot. Maguire's long-term status at the club was doubtful even before this game. Without a doubt, this performance will have done little to convince the team that he is worth keeping. McTominay, Scott Newcastle were interested in signing Scott McTominay in January, despite his troubles for consistent playing time at Manchester United. Ten Hag wanted to make sure his squad stayed united, thus the Red Devils decided to keep the Scotland international. McTominay has long been predicted for a bright future, but at the age of 25, discussion of his potential has faded. Instead, he must now deliver. Simply told, he is not good enough. Although being a disciplined and astute footballer, he fails to establish himself in the middle of the pitch, as evidenced by his performance against Fulham. United improved after bringing on Fred, who has improved by leaps and bounds this season. Nevertheless, the same cannot be said for his much-maligned midfield partner. Sancho Jadon Yeah, Jadon Sancho won the penalty that Fernandes converted after around Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno and striking the ball against Willian's arm. Yet, the England international delivered an underwhelming display. While there have been glimpses of his best since his return last month after a four-month absence, Sancho remains an enigma. He seemed to lack confidence, which could explain why he circled Leno instead of converting past the German in a more direct manner. In over two years at United, Sancho has yet to attain consistency. With Ten Hag willing to bring in additional attacking reinforcements and teenagers like Alejandro Garnacho, Facundo Pellistri, and Amad waiting in the wings, his £73 million transfer fee seems unjustified. Sabitzer was overjoyed with his first goal. Sabitzer was one United player that stood out during the FA Cup match. And the Austria international was delighted to net his first goal for the club, adding after the game: "I was overwhelmed. I was hoping to score the first goal at Old Trafford in front of these incredible crowd. "And that crucial one, at 2-1, was tremendous. At the moment, I am overjoyed. "I couldn't reach it with my right foot, so I tried hitting it with my left foot, and it worked." "It's a huge win," he added. We went back to Wembley because we wanted to. It was difficult to come back from a 1-0 deficit, but we did, and it was a fantastic one."

Manchester United won the FA Cup over Fulham on Sunday, but it was far from convincing. Erik ten Hag chose to rotate for the encounter at Old Trafford, and the Red Devils won 3-1 thanks to a double from Bruno Fernandes and a nice strike from Marcel Sabitzer. As a result, their cup treble chances remain alive – and the international break couldn’t have come at a better time, with some batteries in need of recharging.

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Manchester United struggled against Fulham for the most part.

And they fell behind in the 50th minute, as Aleksandar Mitrovic opened the score with a close-range effort.

However, the game was transformed when the Serbian international, Willian, and manager Marco Silva were all sent off after a tumultuous four-minute span.

Fernandes drew United level from the penalty spot, causing wild celebrations among the home fans.

And he’d go on to score his second goal of the game late in the game, with Sabitzer opening his account for the Red Devils in the interim.

On a day when United’s credentials were put to the test, not everyone was convinced. In the aftermath of the game, three squad members are fighting for their futures, according to Express Sport.

Harry Maguire

Raphael Varane missed the game due to injury, allowing Harry Maguire to make his second consecutive start.

While the England international was commanding in the air, the former Leicester star delivered a mixed performance.

Maguire was given a careless booking early on, ruling him out of the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton, which is set to take place next month.

He also frequently irritated the Old Trafford crowd with his ponderous decision-making, which frequently prevented United from playing on the front foot.

Maguire’s long-term status at the club was doubtful even before this game. Without a doubt, this performance will have done little to convince the team that he is worth keeping.

McTominay

Newcastle was interested in signing Scott McTominay in January, despite his troubles for consistent playing time at Manchester United.

Ten Hag wanted to make sure his squad stayed united, thus the Red Devils decided to keep the Scotland international.

McTominay has long been predicted for a bright future, but at the age of 25, discussion of his potential has faded. Instead, he must now deliver.

Simply told, he is not good enough. Although being a disciplined and astute footballer, he fails to establish himself in the middle of the pitch, as evidenced by his performance against Fulham.

United improved after bringing on Fred, who has improved by leaps and bounds this season. Nevertheless, the same cannot be said for his much-maligned midfield partner.

Sancho

Yeah, Jadon Sancho won the penalty that Fernandes converted after around Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno and striking the ball against Willian’s arm.

Yet, the England international delivered an underwhelming display.

While there have been glimpses of his best since his return last month after a four-month absence, Sancho remains an enigma.

He seemed to lack confidence, which could explain why he circled Leno instead of converting past the German in a more direct manner.

In over two years at United, Sancho has yet to attain consistency. With Ten Hag willing to bring in additional attacking reinforcements and teenagers like Alejandro Garnacho, Facundo Pellistri, and Amad waiting in the wings, his £73 million transfer fee seems unjustified.

Sabitzer was overjoyed with his first goal.

Sabitzer was one United player that stood out during the FA Cup match.

And the Austria international was delighted to net his first goal for the club, adding after the game: “I was overwhelmed. I was hoping to score the first goal at Old Trafford in front of this incredible crowd.

“And that crucial one, at 2-1, was tremendous. At the moment, I am overjoyed.

“I couldn’t reach it with my right foot, so I tried hitting it with my left foot, and it worked.”

“It’s a huge win,” he added. We went back to Wembley because we wanted to. It was difficult to come back from a 1-0 deficit, but we did, and it was a fantastic one.”

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