Fulham boss Marco Silva praised Rodrigo Muniz for stepping up with a match-winning brace at Wigan in the FA Cup and continuing to push Raul Jimenez. The Brazilian striker was among 10 alterations for Saturday's fourth-round tie against the 2013 winners at the Brick Community Stadium.

Fulham boss Marco Silva praised Rodrigo Muniz for stepping up with a match-winning brace at Wigan in the FA Cup and continuing to push Raul Jimenez. The Brazilian striker was among 10 alterations for Saturday’s fourth-round tie against the 2013 winners at the Brick Community Stadium.

Match report as Fulham beat Wigan Athletic to progress into the fifth-round of the FA Cup; Rodrigo Muniz opened the scoring and eventually restored the lead after Jonny Smith equalised for the Latics;

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Rodrigo Muniz double sees Fulham secure FA Cup win at Wigan - Wigan fought until the end and repeatedly threatened to equalise, but the Premier League side managed to avoid an upset at the Brick Commu

Fulham travelled to the Brick Community Stadium having exited the FA Cup fourth round in four of the previous five seasons, and they needed to survive a late Wigan onslaught to avoid another early exit on Saturday.

The Premier League side's quality was clear from the outset, despite making 10 alterations against the 2013 FA Cup winners who are now plying their trade in League One. Muniz underlined his starting credentials with two smart finishes as Shaun Maloney,