Amad sends message to Erik ten Hag as a Manchester United youngster scores first senior goal
Manchester United progressed to the FA Cup semi-finals after defeating Premier League rivals Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.
The Reds went behind in the 50th minute when Aleksandar Mitrovic put the away side in front. However, Erik ten Hag's side were level 15 minutes later when Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot. Fulham were reduced to nine men after Willian - who conceded the penalty - and Mitrovic were both sent off.
Marco Silva was also sent off and it took the home side just two minutes to make the most of their numerical advantage as Marcel Sabitzer put United 2-1 in front. Ten Hag's men doubled their lead in the added time, with the Reds set to face Brighton in the semi-finals next month.
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It was a good weekend for United, with several of the club's loanees also enjoying productive weekends. Amad, Alvaro Fernandez and Charlie McNeill were among those in action. Here's how the club's loanees got on over the past few days...
The young attacker was once again on the scoresheet for Sunderland, converting from the penalty spot to rescue a point for the Black Cats against Luton Town. Amad stepped up to take the penalty after being fouled in the box to ensure Tony Mowbray's side came away with a draw.
Amad, who was recently called up to the Ivory Coast squad for the first time since 2021, has now scored nine times in all competitions this season.
United striker McNeill scored his first senior goal as Newport County secured a 3-1 victory away to Tranmere Rovers on Saturday afternoon.
The 19-year-old scored the away side's second goal in the League Two win. It was McNeill's first for the club since signing on loan
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