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Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: FA Cup result and final score as penalties settle chaotic clash

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January 12, 2025

Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: FA Cup result and final score as penalties settle chaotic clash

Arsenal should ‘earn the proper’ to beat United – Arteta

Ten-man Manchester United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties after holding their nerve to achieve the fourth spherical. United had been all the way down to 10 for over an hour however wasted possibilities value Arsenal, as Kai Havertz missed within the shoot-out.

After a subdued first half, Bruno Fernandes sparked the tie into life with a superb first-time end on the counter-attack, however United’s benefit was brief lived as Diogo Dalot was despatched off for a second yellow card.

Dalot’s error was punished by an instantaneous Arsenal equaliser when Gabriel slammed in, however the Gunners then missed the prospect to take the lead as Martin Odegaard noticed a penalty saved by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

There was a contact of justice concerning the save, as Kai Havertz appeared to take advantage of minimal contact within the field, and there was a chaotic melee between the gamers which resulted in a number of yellow playing cards.

From there, Arsenal missed a number of possibilities to win in regular time, with Bayindir making key saves and Havertz spurning an excellent alternative from shut vary Matthijs de Ligt then made a spectacular clearance within the first half of additional time.

Joshua Zirkzee might have nicked it when his deflected shot was pushed onto the submit by David Raya, however within the penalty shoot-out Bayindir saved one other spot-kick, this time from Havertz, because the holders superior to achieve the fourth spherical draw.

It was Zirkzee who transformed the fifth excellent penalty for Ruben Amorim’s aspect, with Fernandes, Amad Diallo, leny Yoro and Lisandro Martinez all changing earlier than him. Comply with all the newest from the Emirates Stadium in our reside weblog beneath:

Man Utd now ‘actually safe’ underneath Ruben Amorim after FA Cup victory

“I believe for his or her confidence, their dedication to him, the very fact they’re not rotating as a lot,” Micah Richards says on BBC Sport.

“When Amorim got here in, they had been altering positions to see who he can belief.

“They’ve received masses to enhance on, as a construction, in a 5, they appear actually safe.”

Jack Rathborn12 January 2025 18:12

Man Utd handed dwelling tie in fourth spherical of FA Cup in opposition to Leicester

The reward for Ruben Amorim’s aspect is a fourth spherical tie in opposition to Leicester Metropolis at Outdated Trafford.

Now a stable alternative to advance within the cup, which proved a contented looking floor for Erik ten Hag regardless of the problems within the league to construct momentum total.

United followers, that tie can be performed between 7-10 February.

Jack Rathborn12 January 2025 18:06

FA Cup fourth spherical draw

Proper, with that over, it’s time for the fourth spherical draw…

Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 17:59

Bruno Fernandes and Altay Bayindir converse to the BBC

“We suffered quite a bit, however we sacrificed quite a bit for the workforce,” the Manchester United captain says. “Altay got here right here to play, and at any time when he will get his likelihood, he’s high class for us. He totally deserves this second.

“Our focus is already on Southampton. Now we have to again it up. We need to be concerned in these sorts of video games, however we’ve got to do it once more for these followers at Outdated Trafford.”

And Bayindir provides: “I simply assist my workforce by working day-after-day. I need to make everybody glad for this nice membership. I’m working day-after-day. In case you are not taking part in, it doesn’t matter, it’s a must to be prepared each second if you’re a Manchester United participant.

“We all know Ruben is at all times attempting to do his greatest. He has an excellent relationship with the gamers. We’re combating collectively.”

(Getty Pictures)

Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 17:58

FULL TIME: Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United aet (3-5 on penalties)

5 excellent penalties from Manchester United and their ten males are via! The holders survive, one way or the other – with particular mentions very a lot merited for Altay Bayindir, Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire, amongst others.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 17:56