Manchester United, the current FA Cup holders, face Fulham in the fifth round, seeking to keep their title alive. Though they overcame Ipswich with a reduced squad, injuries plague their roster, complicating their quest. The team historically performs well in this tournament, having won 14 consecutive fifth-round matches since 2006. Meanwhile, Fulham scraped through against Wigan, but both teams are focused on improving adverse league performances. The significance of this match extends beyond the cup, as both hope to stabilize their seasons and reclaim European competition status.
Ruben Amorim's men controversially progressed past Leicester City 2-1 in the fourth round, while the Cottagers narrowly bested former winners Wigan Athletic by the same scoreline.
Of course, the hosts could go all the way in the Europa League to dine at the continent's top table again, but history favours them more in this competition.
Man United have won each of their last 14 FA Cup fifth-round ties since being dumped out at this point by Liverpool in 2005-06.
Dorgu's absence further ravages a Man United side also missing Lisandro Martinez (ACL), Amad Diallo (ankle), Luke Shaw (calf), Jonny Evans (back) and Mason Mount (thigh).
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