Manchester United advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a thrilling penalty shootout win against Arsenal on Sunday.
The match was a showdown between the defending champions and the competition's most successful club.
The two teams, known for their rich FA Cup histories, faced off at the Emirates Stadium.
Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's head coach, sought redemption after his first defeat with the club came against Arsenal just weeks earlier in December.
This time, his side showed significant progress.
The first half unfolded as a tactical battle, with neither team managing to break the deadlock.
However, the intensity escalated in the second half.
Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for United, injecting life into the game.
Moments later, Diogo Dalot received a red card, reducing United to ten men. Arsenal capitalised almost immediately, with Gabriel equalizing to bring the hosts level.
Despite being a man down, Manchester United showed resilience, holding off Arsenal's attacks to force extra time.
The additional 30 minutes couldn't produce a winner, setting the stage for a penalty shootout.
United emerged victorious in the shootout, with composed finishes under pressure sealing their spot in the next round.
After the completion of the match, Manchester United's Star, Altay Bayindir was named the man of the match after his impressive performance against Arsenal, according to Fotmob
The 26-year-old played a crucial part in the Manchester based outfit knocking out the Gunners with several saves over the course of the match, he also stopped Kai Havertz's penalty to send Ruben Amorim's side to the next round.
(Stats via Fotmob)
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