Rodrigo Muniz 's brace saw Fulham survive a scare at Wigan as Marco Silva's much-changed side progressed to the FA Cup fifth round. Fifty years since their one and only trip to the final, the Whites kept this season's dreams alive by extending their lengthy unbeaten run against the Latics to a 20th match.

Fulham boss Marco Silva praises Rodrigo Muniz after brace in win at Wigan - The Cottagers held on against the spirited Latics and progressed thanks to a 2-1 win.

Muniz restored Fulham’s lead when he tucked away a beautiful Andreas Pereira pass, but the last half-hour was one-way traffic as Wigan hunted for an equaliser, even scoring a late goal that was quickly ruled offside. Fulham have won back to back away games, having defeated Newcastle on the road the previous weekend in the Premier League.

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.

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

Watch highlights as Fulham forward Rodrigo Muniz scores twice in a 2-1 win at Wigan in the FA Cup fourth round.

Rodrigo Muniz's double saw Fulham survive a scare at Wigan as Marco Silva's side progressed to the FA Cup fifth round.

Fulham boss Marco Silva was happy with Rodrigo Muniz after their FA Cup win at Wigan Athletic. The Cottagers won 2-1 on Saturday with Muniz scoring twice. Silva said afterwards: “It's a great competition between him and Raúl (Jiménez), definitely. It's always good when you have two strikers that have been scoring goals, and important goals for us.

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 Cottagers dominated the first half and should perhaps have led by more than Rodrigo Muniz's header at the break.

Substitute Rodrigo Muniz condemned Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to defeat in his 700th game as a manger as Fulham came from behind to edge a 2-1 Premier League win at St James' Park.

Fulham boss Marco Silva admits they've changed their attitude towards Cup competitions after the FA Cup win at Wigan.