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Altai Bayandir was the hero as Manchester United beat Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a thrilling FA Cup third-round tie at the Emirates Stadium.
A thrilling game in north London ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of intense action, which saw United take the lead early in the second half through Bruno Fernandes, before being hit back by Gabriel Magalhais’ equaliser.
Diogo Dalot was sent off after United picked up two quick-fire bookings under unnecessary stress and pressure, and his exit was the catalyst for Bayandir to produce a stunning performance in the final stages of the game.
Fernandes’ goal was a wonderful first-time effort that was in the corner of David Raya’s goal – the Portuguese benefited from good work from Alejandro Garnacho.
Delot barely left the field before Gabriel Magalhas leveled proceedings with a low deflected finish. Before Martin Odegaard missed a penalty Armory – Bayandir getting down to his left to deny the Norwegian.
Chances were spurned by Kai Havertz and Declan Rice before extra-time, but despite the home side pressing for a winner, looking to press their numerical advantage, they were unable to break a spirited, stubborn streak. combined.
Hauertz was denied in the shootout, converting all five of his kicks to give United a famous win and a place in the fourth round.
Penalty shootout
|
Position / Player |
rating |
|---|---|
|
GK: David Raya |
6.4/10 |
|
RB: Jurin Timber |
7.1/10 |
|
CB: William Saliba |
6.9/10 |
|
CB: Gabriel |
7.6/10 |
|
LB: Miles Lewis-Skelley |
6.5/10 |
|
DM: Jorginho |
7.4/10 |
|
Chief Minister: Mikel Marino |
6.6/10 |
|
Chief Minister: Martin Odegaard (c) |
7.7/10 |
|
RW: Gabriel Jesus |
6.2/10 |
|
CF: Kai Havertz |
7.8/10 |
|
LW: Gabriel Martinelli |
6.6/10 |
|
Sub: Raheem Sterling (40′ for Jesus) |
6.9/10 |
|
Sub: Declan Rice (73′ for Merino) |
6.6/10 |
|
Sub: Leandro Trossard (91′ for Myles-Skelley) |
6.2/10 |
|
Sub: Thomas Party (100′ for timber) |
6.7/10 |
|
Sub: Kieran Tierney (113′ for Jorginho) |
N/A |
Subs not used: Neto (GK), Jacob Kivier, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
|
Position / Player |
rating |
|---|---|
|
GK: Altai Bayandir |
9.0/10 |
|
CB: Matthijs de Ligt |
6.7/10 |
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CB: Harry Maguire |
7.2/10 |
|
CB: Lisandro Martinez |
7.0/10 |
|
RWB: Nausair Mazroi |
7.1/10 |
|
Chief Minister: Manuel Ugarte |
6.1/10 |
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Chief Minister: Cabbage Maine |
6.9/10 |
|
LWB: Diogo Dalot |
5.1/10 |
|
AM: Alejandro Garnacho |
7.5/10 |
|
AM: Bruno Fernandes |
7.8/10 |
|
CF: Rasmus Hojlund |
6.1/10 |
|
Sub: Amad Diallo (80′ for Garnacho) |
6.4/10 |
|
Sub: Toby Collier (80′ for Maine) |
6.3/10 |
|
Sub: Joshua Zirkzy (80′ for Hojlund) |
6.3/10 |
|
Sub: Tyrrell Malacia (91′ for Ugarte) |
6.5/10 |
|
Sub: Lenny Yoro (104′ for Maguire) |
6.2/10 |
Subs not used: Andre Onana (GK), Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Antony,
