Erik Ten Hag's men started off slowly in the first half but got on with the game afterwards. They came close to scoring twice in the first half; Fulham's Ramsdale kept out Sabitzer's powerful shot, while Scott McTominay's shot was blocked out to a corner by Fulham's defenders.
The second half started off with Fulham on the front foot, and notably, their best chance came with William forcing a vital save from De Gea before Mitrovic ensured a Fulham corner hit the back of Man United's net moments later.
Fulham didn't sit back to defend their lead as they pressed for more, which cost them as Manchester United broke away. While the cottagers were in an attacking play, Bruno Fernandes' pass found Antony, who was left with just one defender to beat and Jadon Sancho making a run on the left, he laid the ball to the number 25 who rounded the keeper with one other defender, but his effort was kept out by William, who intercepted the ball with his hand.
A VAR check confirmed a penalty and as well showed a red card. Mitrovic as well joined his teammate for an early shower as he was dismissed for getting physical with the referee, while in the process of checking VAR to decide Willian's fate, Fulham coach was red carded by the referee.
Manchester United were awarded a penalty, which was successfully converted by Bruno Fernandes before Marcel Sabitzer scored minutes later. The Red Devils controlled the game and eventually scored a third as another Bruno Fernandes goal sealed their progress to the semi-finals, where they will be facing Brighton Albion.
VAR to the rescue
It could be argued that Fulham didn't look like they were ready to throw in the towel after taking the lead as they didn't give Man United many chances to equalize, but the triple red card changed the course of the game.
Thanks to VAR, Man United were able to assert their authority on the game and as well complete their comeback after falling behind the Cottagers at Old Trafford.
Sabitzer scores his first Man United goal when it mattered
Although it's a controversial one, VAR allowed it to stand. Marcel Sabitzer got his first goal as a red, and it's a big one.
After they equalized through Bruno Fernandes from the penalty spot, Marcel Sabitzer put them ahead, which makes his goal a very big one.
Captain Fantastic Maguire
The Red Devils captain started his first consecutive game in a long time; however, it was due to Raphael Varane's absence from the team.
After putting on a good display against Real Betis during the week, he performed excellently again on Sunday evening. The only red flag on his performance was getting booked very early in the game.
Three red cards in 60 seconds
While Manchester United fans will have their next game in the semi finals against Brighton Albion as the major topic, critics will be discussing about Fulham's getting red carded thrice within a minute.
While referee Chris Navanagh was trying to watch VAR in order to make his final decision concerning Willian's hand ball, he showed Fulham's manager Marco Silva the red card.
He went on after watching the VAR and making up his mind, gave Willian his matching orders, and then dismissed Mitrovic as well after the striker got physical and vigorous with him. It was all fast and crazy at Old Trafford in 60 seconds.
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