Manchester United edged past Arsenal in the FA Cup third round tie, advancing to the next stage via a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, afrosportnews.com reports.
The game was goalless at halftime, but Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, putting United ahead. However, Arsenal equalized through defender Gabriel’s strike, restoring parity.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard missed a crucial penalty during the encounter at the Emirates Stadium. The match intensified as Diogo Dalot received a second yellow card, resulting in his ejection from the game.
The tie was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, which United won 5-3. Manchester United’s victory eliminates Arsenal from the FA Cup competition, allowing United to progress to the next round.
