Manchester United will not retain the FA Cup after being eliminated in the fifth round by Fulham on Sunday afternoon.
Erik ten Hag led Manchester United to FA Cup victory last season, defeating Manchester City in the final.
This season, however, there will be no recurrence, with United losing on penalties to Fulham at Old Trafford.
Calvin Bassey opened the scoring for Fulham, heading in as United struggled to defend a first-half corner.
Bruno Fernandes drew United level, but neither team could win in extra time, forcing the game to penalties.
Bernd Leno saved from Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee, sending Fulham through and United out.
Bruno Fernandes discusses Harry Maguire.
Ineos wants European football at United, but the path there is now almost totally dependent on Europa League victory.
Ruben Amorim has responded to Wayne Rooney, but it was another frustrating afternoon for the United manager.
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