FA Cup Thriller: United Survive Arsenal Penalty Drama
In a dramatic FA Cup third-round clash, Manchester United beat Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Substitute Joshua Zirkzee scored the decisive spot-kick for United, who had goalkeeper Altay Bayindir to thank for several crucial saves.
FA Cup Thriller: United Survive Arsenal Penalty Drama
In a thrilling FA Cup third-round encounter, Manchester United emerged victorious over Arsenal in a penalty shootout at the Emirates Stadium. The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with substitute Joshua Zirkzee converting the winning penalty for United.
The game got off to a flying start for United, as Bruno Fernandes put them ahead with a superbly taken first-time shot. However, Arsenal equalized from a free kick, with Gabriel's volley deflecting off Matthijs de Ligt and into the net.
United then had Diogo Dalot sent off for a second yellow card, and Arsenal were awarded a penalty. But goalkeeper Altay Bayindir produced a brilliant save to deny Martin Odegaard from the spot.
United held on to force extra-time, but it required a superb clearance from De Ligt to deny Leandro Trossard a tap-in. Zirkzee forced a fine save from Raya moments into the second half of extra-time, but the two teams had to be separated by penalties.
In the shootout, Havertz saw his poor spot-kick stopped by Bayindir, while Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Leny Yoro and Lisandro Martínez all scored. Zirkzee then slotted home the winning spot-kick to send United into the fourth round.
FA Cup title-holders United will face a home tie against Leicester City in the competition's fourth round.
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