10-Man Manchester United Stun Arsenal in FA Cup Thriller, Winning 5-4 on Penalties
Altay Bayindir emerged as Manchester United’s hero as the Red Devils edged Arsenal in a dramatic FA Cup encounter. After a 1-1 draw, United secured their spot in the next round with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory. Bayindir made crucial saves throughout, including stopping Kai Havertz’s decisive penalty.
Match Highlights:
18′: Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed for offside after a deflection off Harry Maguire.
38′: Gabriel Jesus left the pitch injured, replaced by Sterling.
52′: Bruno Fernandes gave United the lead, finishing a Garnacho assist with a brilliant strike into the top corner.
61′: Diogo Dalot received a second yellow card, leaving United with 10 men.
63′: Gabriel equalized for Arsenal after his shot deflected off De Ligt.
71′: Altay Bayindir saved Martin Ødegaard’s penalty to keep United alive.
76′: Havertz missed a sitter from two yards out.
120′: The match ended level, and a penalty shootout followed.
Bayindir denied Havertz in the shootout, allowing Joshua Zirkzee to seal the win with the decisive penalty.
Data Insights:
Key Player: Altay Bayindir made six crucial saves, double the number managed by Arsenal’s David Raya.
Poor Finishing: Arsenal’s Havertz missed several big chances, including one worth 0.8 xG in normal time and his penalty during the shootout.
Rivalry History: Arsenal and Manchester United faced off for the 16th time in the FA Cup, with United avenging their 2005 penalty shootout loss in the final.