Arsenal vs Man Utd: 10-man Red Devils triumph on penalties to knock Gunners out of FA Cup
Ruben Amorim's Manchester United showed remarkable resilience with 10 men, remaining compact and solid to withstand Arsenal's intense pressure and ultimately emerge victorious on penalties.
ZIRKZEE CONVERTS AND UNITED WIN!!!!!!!!!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 12, 2025
United: ✅✅✅✅✅
Arsenal: ✅❌✅✅#MUFC || #FACup
What a performance from this man.#MUFC || #FACup pic.twitter.com/a7v4c8ItKI
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 12, 2025
The match had everything; excellent saves, big chances, and controversy, including a disputed penalty call and a red card for Diogo Dalot.
United took the lead in the 52nd minute through Bruno Fernandes who curled home a sumptuous effort, but Arsenal equalized shortly after when Gabriel scored.
Absolute SCENES! 📸#MUFC || #FACup pic.twitter.com/7GT9V5Ayp8
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 12, 2025
Despite being down to 10 men, The Red Devils held on to force extra time, where both teams had chances to win.
In the end, it came down to penalties, where Kai Havertz was the only player to miss, securing United's victory.
The win sees Amorim's men advance to the fourth round where they'll face Leicester City at Old Trafford.