A bizarre rule in the pre-season game between Arsenal and Manchester United has left fans baffled.
It has been revealed that despite the result of the tie in New Jersey a penalty shootout will take place at full-time.
According to the Telegraph, it was agreed between the two teams that it would be a good opportunity to practice penalties in front of a large crowd.
Both Erik ten Hag and Mikel Arteta regard it as part of their pre-season preparations.
What are Arsenal's pre-season fixtures?
July 8: Arsenal 1-1 Watford (London Colney)
July 13: Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal (Max-Morlock-Stadion)
July 20: MLS All Stars 0-5 Arsenal (Audi Field, Washington DC)
July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) - 10pm
July 26: Arsenal vs Barcelona (SoFi Stadium, LA) - 3:30am
July 27: Arsenal vs Monaco - Emirates Cup (Emirates Stadium) - 6pm
August 6: Man City vs Arsenal - Community Shield (Wembley) - 4pm
What are Man United's pre-season fixtures?
July 12: Man Utd 2-2 Leeds (Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo)
July 19: Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) - 10pm
July 26: Man Utd vs Wrexham (Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego) - 3.30am
July 27: Real Madrid vs Man Utd (NRG Stadium, Houston) - 1.30am
July 31: Man Utd vs Borussia Dortmund (Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas) - 2am
August 5: Man Utd vs Lens (Old Trafford) - 12:45pm
August 6: Man Utd vs Atletic Club (Aviva Stadium) - 4pm
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