Fulham manager Marco Silva admitted he felt Alejandro Garnacho was the only Manchester United player that created a "problem" for his team following their FA Cup victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Cottagers progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory at the Stretford End, inspired by two saves from Bernd Leno. The contest had finished 1-1 after 120 minutes.
After falling behind to a header from Calvin Bassey just before half-time, United responded via Bruno Fernandes' second FA Cup goal of the season. He connected with Diogo Dalot's cross and swept the ball home on his weaker left foot.
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In pursuit of an equaliser, United grew into the game and became more adventurous after Garnacho's introduction from the bench with 53 minutes on the clock. He missed out on a place in the starting XI after suffering a knock in the 3-2 win over Ipswich Town last Wednesday night.
United have looked far better and more adventurous when Garnacho has been on the pitch in recent weeks, meaning it was no surprise to see them grow into the game following his introduction.
"To come here and to take the game to their defensive half, we know always that we take risks in that situation, because since Garnacho came in, they had the pace of him to create problems, and that was the only problem they created, from counter-attack situations," said Silva.
"They had chances, like we had as well. In that aspect, I think the game was balanced, but much more us in control, much more taking the responsibility to control the game on the ball – it is our way, our identity.
"And overall looking at the game, I really believe that we deserve to be in the next stage."
