In a gripping FA Cup third-round match at the Emirates Stadium, Manchester United edged past Arsenal in a penalty shootout, securing a 5-3 victory after a 1-1 draw on January 12, 2025.
The game began with Manchester United taking the lead through Bruno Fernandes, who capitalized on a swift counter-attack.
However, United faced a significant challenge when Diogo Dalot received a red card, reducing the team to ten men.
Arsenal seized the opportunity to press forward and eventually found an equalizer.
Despite Arsenal’s numerical advantage and increased pressure, United’s defense, bolstered by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, held firm, leading the match into extra time and ultimately to a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Bayindir emerged as a hero by saving a crucial penalty from Kai Havertz.
Joshua Zirkzee then stepped up to convert the decisive penalty, sealing United’s progression to the fourth round.
This victory not only demonstrated Manchester United’s resilience under pressure but also marked a significant achievement for their new manager, Ruben Amorim.
