Manchester United have progressed to fourth round of the 2025 FA Cup after defeating Arsenal on penalties at the Emirates, MySportDab reports.
The tightly-contested clash ended barren at the break as both sides struggle without breakthrough to take the lead.
In the second half, Bruno Fernandes scored a screamer from Alejandro Garnacho’s pass to give United the lead.
A few minutes after the goal, Arsenal fought back to net the leveler through Gabriel Magalhaes’ deflected strike.
With the score tied at 1-1, Diogo Dalot was issued marching orders after he bagged his second yellow card for a rash challenge.
With United down to 10 men, Arsenal wielded absolute control over proceedings but struggled with a slew of missed chances.
Substitute Raheem Sterling ignited Arsenal’s attack after coming on but it was still a deadlock in United’s box.
After being reduced to 10 men, United committed more bodies to the defense and successfully thwarted the hosts’ multiple attempts.
Before regulation time, Arsenal had a golden chance to take the lead after Harry Maguire conceded a penalty.
Martin Odegaard stepped up to take the spot-kick but United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir produced a stunning save to keep the score at 1-1.
It ended 1-1 after regulation time with the game dragged into extra time. In extra time, Man United still held their nerves to deny the Gunners, finally dragging the game into penalties.
United’s all penalty-takers converted their spot-kicks while Kai Havertz’s was saved by Altay Bayindir.
It ended with United winning the shootouts 5-3 to progress to the semi-finals, thanks to Altay Bayindir’s goalkeeping heroics.
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