MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 8 - Tipped a Diop header over as Fulham started well and pressured his box from wide. Crowd nervous when the ball went back to him. Top save from Robinson on 46 and then, with his fingers, from Willian a minute later. Diving save from Mitrovic on 65 – kept United in the game. AFP
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 8 - Tipped a Diop header over as Fulham started well and pressured his box from wide. Crowd nervous when the ball went back to him. Top save from Robinson on 46 and then, with his fingers, from Willian a minute later. Diving save from Mitrovic on 65 – kept United in the game. AFP
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7 - Poor ball to Rashford allowed a seventh minute Fulham attack. Space to bomb forward as United’s front three bunched tightly. Beaten to a ball by Willian in the first half, then could do little as Mitrovic put Fulham ahead. Better when Antony came on. AP
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7 - Poor ball to Rashford allowed a seventh minute Fulham attack. Space to bomb forward as United’s front three bunched tightly. Beaten to a ball by Willian in the first half, then could do little as Mitrovic put Fulham ahead. Better when Antony came on. AP
Lisandro Martinez 7 - Put under pressure and looked heavy as Reed won the ball from him. Clashed with Mitrovic on 25 but no penalty given. Steady Eddy. Getty
Lisandro Martinez 7 - Put under pressure and looked heavy as Reed won the ball from him. Clashed with Mitrovic on 25 but no penalty given. Steady Eddy. Getty
Harry Maguire 6 - Started after playing well in Seville. Too tight on Mitrovic and booked after 21. Put his hands on De Cordova-Reid to concede a foul when he didn’t need to but made a strong header to clear a Pereira cross. Reuters
Harry Maguire 6 - Started after playing well in Seville. Too tight on Mitrovic and booked after 21. Put his hands on De Cordova-Reid to concede a foul when he didn’t need to but made a strong header to clear a Pereira cross. Reuters
Luke Shaw 7 - Beaten by Reed as Fulham attacked again on 25. Set up Sabitzer for the second with a cross and much better in the second when he always looked to get forward. AFP
Luke Shaw 7 - Beaten by Reed as Fulham attacked again on 25. Set up Sabitzer for the second with a cross and much better in the second when he always looked to get forward. AFP
Scott McTominay 6 - Outshone by Reed and Willian in the middle. Had one shot. First player off in a poor performance for his team. It would become eventful after he departed. AP
Scott McTominay 6 - Outshone by Reed and Willian in the middle. Had one shot. First player off in a poor performance for his team. It would become eventful after he departed. AP
Marcel Sabitzer 7 - Played in Rashford for a 31st minute attack. Strong shot on target after 39 then put a ball across the goal on 41. Finely weighted ball towards Rashford on 67. Better as the game went on and scored the second goal. Getty
Marcel Sabitzer 7 - Played in Rashford for a 31st minute attack. Strong shot on target after 39 then put a ball across the goal on 41. Finely weighted ball towards Rashford on 67. Better as the game went on and scored the second goal. Getty
Marcus Rashford 6 - Tidy without getting into the game. Set Weghorst up early on, then played a super ball towards to the same player in the first half. Left the pitch with the Stretford End singing his name. Getty
Marcus Rashford 6 - Tidy without getting into the game. Set Weghorst up early on, then played a super ball towards to the same player in the first half. Left the pitch with the Stretford End singing his name. Getty
Jadon Sancho 7 - Almost nothing in the first half bar a ball to set up Sabitzer. Better in the second when he was more central. Had a first effort on target deflected wide by Rashford on 67. His shot led to United’s penalty, Fulham fury and an equaliser. Passed to Shaw who set up the second. AFP
Jadon Sancho 7 - Almost nothing in the first half bar a ball to set up Sabitzer. Better in the second when he was more central. Had a first effort on target deflected wide by Rashford on 67. His shot led to United’s penalty, Fulham fury and an equaliser. Passed to Shaw who set up the second. AFP
Bruno Fernandes 8 - Floored by Willian after eight, put a ball in too close to Leno on 17. Brilliant tackle to set off a first half attack. Side-footed a Rashford set up wide on 53, then put the penalty in after Fulham had been reduced to nine and no manager. Scored the third, teeing it up to strike the ball solidly and confirm a trip to Wembley. Getty Images
Bruno Fernandes 8 - Floored by Willian after eight, put a ball in too close to Leno on 17. Brilliant tackle to set off a first half attack. Side-footed a Rashford set up wide on 53, then put the penalty in after Fulham had been reduced to nine and no manager. Scored the third, teeing it up to strike the ball solidly and confirm a trip to Wembley. Getty Images
Wout Weghorst 5 - A nuisance and a battering ram who works hard but seldom scores. Weak shot on target after 11. Involved in what build ups United had but would a better No 9 have taken some of the chances that came his way. AFP
Wout Weghorst 5 - A nuisance and a battering ram who works hard but seldom scores. Weak shot on target after 11. Involved in what build ups United had but would a better No 9 have taken some of the chances that came his way. AFP
SUBS: Antony 7 - On for McTominay after 57. Attacked on the break and set up Sancho in the lead to the attack which saw United’s penalty. AFP
SUBS: Antony 7 - On for McTominay after 57. Attacked on the break and set up Sancho in the lead to the attack which saw United’s penalty. AFP
Fred 6 - On for Rashford after 82. Set up Fernandes in time added on. AP
Fred 6 - On for Rashford after 82. Set up Fernandes in time added on. AP
FULHAM RATINGS: Bernd Leno 5 - Comfortable commanding his area and made the stops that were expected, but Fulham’s defence collapsed after the equaliser to see him concede three goals in the final stages. AP
FULHAM RATINGS: Bernd Leno 5 - Comfortable commanding his area and made the stops that were expected, but Fulham’s defence collapsed after the equaliser to see him concede three goals in the final stages. AP
Antonee Robinson 6 - Handled the threat of Antony well and showed intent when in attacking areas, though could have been more accurate with his crossing. Getty
Antonee Robinson 6 - Handled the threat of Antony well and showed intent when in attacking areas, though could have been more accurate with his crossing. Getty
Tim Ream 6 - Positioned well alongside Issa Diop and didn’t have too much to deal with before the penalty. Took care of the ball when transitioning it out of defence. AFP
Tim Ream 6 - Positioned well alongside Issa Diop and didn’t have too much to deal with before the penalty. Took care of the ball when transitioning it out of defence. AFP
Issa Diop 7 - Assured in defence and helped get his side in front with an astute flick that guided the ball into Mitrovic for the opener. Showed patience against Antony when the winger looked to play inside. Getty
Issa Diop 7 - Assured in defence and helped get his side in front with an astute flick that guided the ball into Mitrovic for the opener. Showed patience against Antony when the winger looked to play inside. Getty
Kenny Tete 7 - Made overlapping runs down the right-flank, and he was incisive with his decisions to get crosses into the box. Kept Sancho quiet for the most part, but faced a struggle after Fulham found themselves down to nine. AP
Kenny Tete 7 - Made overlapping runs down the right-flank, and he was incisive with his decisions to get crosses into the box. Kept Sancho quiet for the most part, but faced a struggle after Fulham found themselves down to nine. AP
Joao Palhinha 8 - A solid midfield display saw Palhinha, the Premier League’s leading tackler this season, demonstrate all of his abilities by consistently breaking up United attacks. Reuters
Joao Palhinha 8 - A solid midfield display saw Palhinha, the Premier League’s leading tackler this season, demonstrate all of his abilities by consistently breaking up United attacks. Reuters
Harrison Reed 6 - Breezed past Lisandro Martinez in the first half and looked confident. Appeared to slow down in the second half after a slight knock to his hamstring. Getty
Harrison Reed 6 - Breezed past Lisandro Martinez in the first half and looked confident. Appeared to slow down in the second half after a slight knock to his hamstring. Getty
Willian 4 - Looked to dribble directly at the opposition and tested David De Gea from range, but most significant moment came when he handled Jadon Sancho’s shot on the line before a VAR check saw him sent off and a penalty awarded. AP
Willian 4 - Looked to dribble directly at the opposition and tested David De Gea from range, but most significant moment came when he handled Jadon Sancho’s shot on the line before a VAR check saw him sent off and a penalty awarded. AP
Andreas Pereira 7 - Always tried to make things happen when in possession, and enjoyed success with the most number of key passes of any player. Intelligent with his positioning that saw him find space in dangerous areas. AFP
Andreas Pereira 7 - Always tried to make things happen when in possession, and enjoyed success with the most number of key passes of any player. Intelligent with his positioning that saw him find space in dangerous areas. AFP
Bobby Reid 6 - Kept things simple to help maintain attacking phases for Fulham in Manchester United’s half. Could have done more in terms of plays that were truly threatening to the defence. Reuters
Bobby Reid 6 - Kept things simple to help maintain attacking phases for Fulham in Manchester United’s half. Could have done more in terms of plays that were truly threatening to the defence. Reuters
Aleksandar Mitrovic 3 - Troubled United throughout the game in the box that eventually got the Cottagers into the lead. Sent off for shoving the referee to put Fulham down to nine men – seconds after they had gone down to 10. AFP
Aleksandar Mitrovic 3 - Troubled United throughout the game in the box that eventually got the Cottagers into the lead. Sent off for shoving the referee to put Fulham down to nine men – seconds after they had gone down to 10. AFP
SUBS: Tom Cairney, Daniel James, Cedric Soares, Manor Solomon. N/A. REUTERS
SUBS: Tom Cairney, Daniel James, Cedric Soares, Manor Solomon. N/A. REUTERS

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Manchester United v Fulham ratings: Fernandes 8, Weghorst 5; Mitrovic 3, Willian 4

United though to FA Cup semi-finals after victory against nine-man Fulham

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March 20, 2023

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Manchester United set up a FA Cup semi-final against Brighton in remarkable fashion as Fulham captain Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off for pushing the referee in a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Mitrovic was shown one of three Fulham red cards in a matter of seconds as he barged into Chris Kavanagh for awarding United a penalty after a VAR review for Willian's handball on the line.

The Brazilian was also dismissed, along with Fulham manager Marco Silva on the touchline.

United took advantage as two goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcel Sabitzer's first for the club kept Erik ten Hag's men on course for a treble of cup competitions.

"Mitro should control his emotions a bit," said Silva. "If he wants to give me the red card I have to accept it because he didn't listen to me at all. As I left my area I have to accept it."

The Cottagers had been on course to reach the last four for the first time in 21 years when Mitrovic fired them ahead early in the second half.

United needed goalkeeper David de Gea to make a remarkable save to deny the Serbian a second before the tie completely turned on one incident 18 minutes from time.

Willian used his hand to deflect Jadon Sancho's shot behind, preventing a certain goal.

Kavanagh initially only gave a corner, but reversed his decision on seeing the replay to spark chaotic scenes.

Silva was first to be shown red for approaching the official near the VAR monitor.

Willian was then dismissed, but it is Mitrovic who faces the most severe ban after pushing the referee on the arm and then squaring up to Kavanagh.

Fernandes coolly sent Bernd Leno the wrong way from the penalty spot to level.

United quickly made the most of the two-man advantage as Luke Shaw crossed for Sabitzer to flick home.

Fernandes inflicted the final blow as he blasted home in the sixth minute of added time to take United to Wembley on April 23.

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1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

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