Manchester United Advances Past Arsenal in FA Cup

In a gripping FA Cup third-round clash, Manchester United triumphed over Arsenal in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, despite playing with 10 men for nearly an hour. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for United, capitalizing on a defensive slip by Arsenal's Gabriel, but Diogo Dalot's red card allowed Arsenal to equalize through Gabriel Magalhaes shortly after. Altay Bayindir emerged as United’s hero, saving penalties from Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz during the shootout. The match was marked by Arsenal's inability to convert their chances, with Havertz also missing a penalty in regular time. Arsenal's exit marks another disappointment in their pursuit of silverware, while United's victory builds momentum for head coach Ruben Amorim. The next round will see United face Leicester, fueled by this significant win against their rivals.