Manchester United are into the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win as Fulham imploded following three quickfire red cards on a dramatic day at Old Trafford
Marco Silva's side had appeared to be in control of the quarter-final following Aleksandar Mitrovic's goal early in the second half but Willian's handball sparked an astonishing turnaround that saw coach Silva and Mitrovic red carded as well as the Brazilian
Bruno Fernandes levelled the tie from the penalty spot and Marcel Sabitzer's clever finish from close range completed the reversal of fortunes to leave Fulham's remaining nine men bereft
 Fernandes added late gloss to the scoreline with an emphatic finish and it is Erik ten Hag's team that will face Brighton at Wembley next month
For much of the afternoon, Fulham were the more impressive side, with United's six-month unbeaten run in front of their own fans at risk
 It was a deserved lead for the away side when Mitrovic turned the ball into the net from Issa Diop's flick early in the second half
Without the suspended Casemiro in midfield, United struggled to gain control
 It was Joao Palhinha, back in the Fulham midfield following a suspension of his own, who was the dominant figure in the middle of the pitch
 And then, the game flipped
United countered at pace and with Jadon Sancho having rounded Bernd Leno, Willian opted to block the ball near the line with his hand
 It was spotted following a VAR review and if there was sympathy for the player there was none for the actions of his team-mate
Mitrovic aggressively shoved referee Chris Kavanagh and left the official with no option but to send him from the field
 Ten players would have been tough
 Nine made it impossible and when Fernandes converted his spot-kick the momentum was unstoppable
Sabitzer still deserves some kudos for the finish that put United in front, however
 Luke Shaw's centre was delightfully turned in by the midfielder and Fulham knew it was over
 Fernandes' second of the game made it look straightforward
 But this was a crazy game
"Until the penalty and red card, we were clearly the best team on the pitch," Silva told 
 "We respect Manchester United but it was clear we were the best team on the pitch
"Asked about the decisions, he added: "What is difficult to understand is why the two moments in their box in the first half where one of them is a clear penalty on Mitrovic - why did no-one check?"On his own red card, he said: "If you ask me if I did something I am happy with, of course not
 But if you ask me if that should be a red card, I have big doubts
 I would like to know what the referee is going to write about what I said to him
""I have lost a bit of confidence watching United now," former Manchester United captain Roy Keane told 
"A month or two ago, I was thinking they are up for it
 But the last couple of games I have seen some habits come back
"It is fine to play in moments every now and again but right now it feels like their DNA
 They have slipped into some really bad habits
"They turned up today expecting to win the match as they have quality players
 But if they turn up with that attitude for the semi-final, Brighton will beat them
"United need a kick up the backside
"Fulham are back in action after the international break with a trip to Bournemouth on Saturday April 1, while Manchester United resume their schedule the following day in front of the Sky Sports cameras
Ten Hag's team travel to Newcastle for Super Sunday in the 4
30pm kick-off at St James' Park
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>
<PAD>