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Callum McAvoy and Ben Fleming
Published January 12, 2025 7:00amUpdated January 12, 2025 6:37pm
10-man Manchester United beat Arsenal on penalties after a thrilling FA Cup third-round tie at the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta’s side were the favourites going into this match but found themselves frustrated by a stubborn United defence, buoyed by their performance against Liverpool last weekend.
To make matters worse for Arsenal, Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off with what appears to be a serious knee issue, adding to the Gunners’ injury woes.
After the break it was United who struck first, with Bruno Fernandes brilliantly finishing a counter-attack that was made by Alejandro Garnacho.
But their smiles didn’t last long as Diogo Dalot – one of many United players to end up in the book – picked up a second yellow card for a nasty challenge on Mikel Merino.
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Gabriel Magalhaes equalised just minutes later from a set-piece and soon after they looked to take the lead after Kai Havertz won a penalty – which upon further inspection should not have been given.
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Justice was done though as an inspired Altay Bayindir brilliantly saved Martin Odegaard’s spot-kick to keep the scores level, with the game going to extra-time.
Chances were missed by both sides in the additional 30 minutes so a penalty shootout was required to settle the score.
Havertz had his spot-kick saved and after Joshua Zirkzee made it five perfect penalties, United booked their place in the fourth round draw.
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Goodbye!
Callum McAvoy
I’ve said it before but what a game of football that was.
That’s all we have time for today but be sure to join us again as this thrilling season continues.
Good evening and goodbye!
What’s next?
Callum McAvoy
This defeat will hurt Arsenal badly but they need to move on quickly.
The Gunners have their biggest game of the season on Wednesday – the north London derby at home against Tottenham.
As for United, on Thursday they have, on paper, the easiest game of the season – at home against bottom of the league Southampton.
Bayindir named Player of the Match
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No surprises here, Altay Bayindir is named Player of the Match for his goalkeeping heroics.
He tells the BBC: ‘I just help my team. I am working everyday. I am patient. I just want to help this great team.
‘If you are not playing it doesn’t matter. You have to be ready every minute, every second, if you are a Man Utd player you have to be ready always.”
‘[Ruben Amorim] is talking with us everyday and he wants to help us. We love him and he’s always trying to do his best. He has a very good relationship with the players and we are trusting him, he is trusting us. We are fighting together.’
Fourth round draw in full
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The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup has been completed and it’s thrown up some tasty all-Premier League clashes.
Here’s the full list of fixtures:
FA Cup fourth-round draw in full: Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea learn their fate
Shearer criticises Trossard
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Leandro Trossard had the chance to win the game but somehow couldn’t convert from a yard out.
Premier League legend Shearer was not impressed from the Arsenal forward. Read what he had to say here:
Alan Shearer blasts Arsenal star for lacking ‘hunger’ in Man Utd defeat
Man Utd vs Leicester in the fourth round
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Man Utd are first out of the hat and they are drawn at home to Premier League strugglers Leicester City.
Fourth round draw about to begin
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We’ll bring some updates from the fourth draw which is being conducted by a rather glum looking Martin Keown.
The Arsenal legend is understandably not happy.
Zirkzee ‘from zero to hero’
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‘From zero to hero’ Micah Richards says on the BBC after Zirkzee dispatches the winning penalty.
A few weeks ago the Dutchman was subbed off after just 33 minutes amid reports he could leave Old Trafford.
United fans haven’t stopped singing his name today.
Penalties: Arsenal 3-5 Man Utd
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AND WIN IT THEY DO! JOSHUA ZIRKZEE IS THE HERO!
Penalties: Arsenal 3-4 Man Utd
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Partey must score to keep Arsenal in this… he fires the ball straight down the middle and in but now United can win it….
Penalties: Arsenal 2-4 Man Utd
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Four our of four as Martinez sends his penalty down the middle after Raya dived too early!
Penalties: Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd
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Rice has a mixed penalty record… but he squeezes the ball past Bayindir in the bottom right corner
Penalties: Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd
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19-year-old Yoro is next and sends Raya the wrong way with a classy finish.
Penalties: Arsenal 1-2 Man Utd
Callum McAvoy
Havertz missed a tonne of chances in the match and he can’t take this one! Bayindir at full stretch to save down to his left!
Advantage United.
Penalties: Arsenal 1-2 Man Utd
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Amad has been brilliant since coming on and smashes in his penalty.
Penalties: Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd
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Odegaard steps up for the second time… sends Bayindir the wrong way. Great pen.
Penalties: Arsenal 0-1 Man Utd
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Fernandes up first (of course) and sends Raya the wrong way.
Penalty shootout begins
Callum McAvoy
The penalties are about to begin.
United are going first and in front of their fans as well…
Raya vs Bayindir
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What a game. The magic of the FA Cup is very much alive.
It’s all come down to a penalty shootout and remember – Bayindir has already saved one spot-kick today…
Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd AET – penalties to follow
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It’s a struggle but United get the corner clear.
The whistle blows. Penalties incoming!
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