Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 pens): Altay Bayindir Heroics Seal United's Penalty Victory

Manchester United triumph over Arsenal in a thrilling FA Cup third-round shootout.
Bruno Fernandes’ early strike canceled out by Gabriel Magalhaes.
Altay Bayindir shines with crucial penalty saves, leading United to victory.

Match Summary

Manchester United secured a memorable 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal after a gripping 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Emirates Stadium. Altay Bayindir was the standout performer, saving Martin Odegaard’s penalty and denying Kai Havertz in the shootout to help United advance to the fourth round.

The game started at a blistering pace with United taking the lead early in the second half. Bruno Fernandes fired a stunning first-time finish into the corner, following great work from Alejandro Garnacho. However, Arsenal responded quickly, with Gabriel Magalhaes leveling the scores after Diogo Dalot’s sending-off left United to play with 10 men.

Despite Arsenal’s numerical advantage and continued pressure, United held firm to push the match into extra time, where neither side could find a winner. The match ultimately went to penalties, where Bayindir’s heroics ensured United converted all their spot-kicks to secure a famous win.

Penalty Shootout

Penalty	Arsenal	Manchester United
0-1	Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd) – SCORED ✅
1-1	Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) – SCORED ✅
1-2	Amad Diallo (Man Utd) – SCORED ✅
1-2	Kai Havertz (Arsenal) – SAVED ❌
1-3	Leny Yoro (Man Utd) – SCORED ✅
2-3	Declan Rice (Arsenal) – SCORED ✅
2-4	Lisandro Martinez (Man Utd) – SCORED ✅
3-4	Thomas Partey (Arsenal) – SCORED ✅
3-5	Joshua Zirkzee (Man Utd) – SCORED ✅

Arsenal Player Ratings (4-3-3)

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Position / Player	Rating
GK: David Raya	6.4/10
RB: Jurrien Timber	7.1/10
CB: William Saliba	6.9/10
CB: Gabriel	7.6/10
LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly	6.5/10
DM: Jorginho	7.4/10
CM: Mikel Merino	6.6/10
CM: Martin Odegaard (c)	7.7/10
RW: Gabriel Jesus	6.2/10
CF: Kai Havertz	7.8/10
LW: Gabriel Martinelli	6.6/10
SUB: Raheem Sterling (40′ for Jesus)	6.9/10
SUB: Declan Rice (73′ for Merino)	6.6/10
SUB: Leandro Trossard (91′ for Myles-Skelly)	6.2/10
SUB: Thomas Partey (100′ for Timber)	6.7/10
SUB: Kieran Tierney (113′ for Jorginho)	N/A
Subs not used: Neto (GK), Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji

Manchester United Player Ratings (3-4-2-1)

Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Alejandro Garnacho

Ratings provided by FotMob

Position / Player	Rating
GK: Altay Bayindir	9.0/10
CB: Matthijs de Ligt	6.7/10
CB: Harry Maguire	7.2/10
CB: Lisandro Martinez	7.0/10
RWB: Noussair Mazraoui	7.1/10
CM: Manuel Ugarte	6.1/10
CM: Kobbie Mainoo	6.9/10
LWB: Diogo Dalot	5.1/10
AM: Alejandro Garnacho	7.5/10
AM: Bruno Fernandes	7.8/10
CF: Rasmus Hojlund	6.1/10
SUB: Amad Diallo (80′ for Garnacho)	6.4/10
SUB: Toby Collyer (80′ for Mainoo)	6.3/10
SUB: Joshua Zirkzee (80′ for Hojlund)	6.3/10
SUB: Tyrell Malacia (91′ for Ugarte)	6.5/10
SUB: Leny Yoro (104′ for Maguire)	6.2/10
Subs not used: Andre Onana (GK), Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Antony

Player of the Match: Altay Bayindir

Altay Bayindir’s heroic performance in goal was the defining factor in Manchester United’s penalty shootout victory. His crucial saves secured the win, making him the standout performer on the night.

Key Takeaways

Altay Bayindir’s Heroics: The goalkeeper made key saves in regulation and the shootout, proving pivotal for United’s progression.
Arsenal’s Dominance: Despite finishing with a numerical advantage, Arsenal couldn’t break down a resilient United defense.
Shootout Drama: Both sides battled to the very end, but United’s composure from the spot secured the victory.

Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 pens): Altay Bayindir Heroics Seal United’s Penalty Victory

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