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FA Cup drama: Manchester United eliminate Arsenal despite Dalot red card

12. January 2025
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In a thrilling FA Cup clash, Manchester United overcame adversity and knocked Arsenal out in a dramatic penalty shootout after playing with a man less for over half an hour.

The much-anticipated FA Cup derby between Arsenal and Manchester United lived up to the hype, delivering high-intensity drama, a red card, and a nail-biting penalty shootout that ultimately saw United emerge victorious.

United strike first, then chaos ensues

Despite Arsenal’s home advantage, the first half lacked fireworks as United effectively neutralized the hosts' attacking threats. The game exploded into life in the second half when Bruno Fernandes finished off a perfectly executed team move to give United a 1-0 lead.

However, things quickly unraveled for the visitors. In the 61st minute, Diogo Dalot received a second yellow card for a rash challenge, leaving United to fend off Arsenal with ten men. Just two minutes later, Arsenal capitalized on the numerical advantage as Gabriel bundled the ball into the net following a set piece to make it 1-1.

United’s troubles deepened when a foul by Harry Maguire led to a penalty for Arsenal in the 68th minute. Captain Martin Odegaard stepped up but failed to beat United’s goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, who made a crucial save to keep the score level.

Extra time and Bayindir’s heroics

Arsenal dominated possession, pressing hard for a winner, but United’s ten men, led by the heroic Bayindir, held firm. Despite seven minutes of added time and two 15-minute extra time periods, Arsenal could not find a way through. The game went to a penalty shootout, with Bayindir's brilliance keeping United in the contest.

The penalty shootout drama

With everything on the line, United kept their composure and executed their penalties flawlessly, while Bayindir once again played a pivotal role by saving Kai Havertz’s spot-kick.

Penalty shootout summary:

  • Bruno Fernandes scores for United / Odegaard scores for Arsenal
  • Amad Diallo scores for United / Bayindir saves Havertz
  • Yoro scores for United / Rice scores for Arsenal
  • Martinez scores for United / Partey scores for Arsenal
  • Joshua Zirkzee scores the decisive penalty for United

With Zirkzee’s final spot-kick sealing the win, Manchester United booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup, sending Arsenal out of the competition in heartbreaking fashion.

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