The is qualified for the next phase of the FA Cup. This Sunday afternoon, Arsenal faced the Red Devils in a game valid for the third phase of the FA Cup, at the Emirates Stadium, in London. The duel ended 1-1 in normal time and the Manchester team advanced to the next stage on penalties. The goals of the game were scored by Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) and Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal).
In the first half, the teams didn’t have many opportunities. The team managed to control the initial stage better, with more possession of the ball and offensive variations, but they were unable to threaten Bayindir’s goal as much, the best opportunity came from the feet of Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli, who received it from Gabriel Jesus, invaded the area and scored from left leg, but the goal was disallowed for offside. It is worth remembering that the match does not have the assistance of VAR.
At 36 minutes of the first half, . During the move, the Brazilian tried to take the ball away from Bruno Fernandes and ended up hurting himself. The Brazilian had already felt the region in the 29th minute after a dispute with Lisandro Martínez. If confirmed, it will be the second injury for the striker, who has already had a groin problem, this season.
In the second half, after just six minutes, Portuguese Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for the Red Devils, in a lethal counterattack led by Garnacho. He turned the game around and found Bruno Fernandes, who hit first time. At 15, left-back Dalot received his second yellow card and was sent off for attacking Merino. Two minutes later, Gabriel Martinelli crossed into the area, Bayindir cleared it badly and Gabriel Magalhães shot first time to tie the game. At 23, Arsenal had a penalty awarded. After the confusion created on the field, Ödegaard hit the corner and Bayindir caught the ball. The Gunners still reached at least three more times in danger of Manchester United’s goal, with Rice and Havertz.
In extra time, Arsenal continued to do better, but were unable to put pressure on United as they did in the second half. The Gunners had the best opportunities with Rice and Trossard, but were unable to increase the score. For Manchester United, Zirkzee arrived well, but Raya made a good save.
On penalties, Bruno Fernandes, Diallo, Yoro, Lisandro Matínez and Zirkzee converted for Manchester United. Ödegaard, Rice and Partey converted for Arsenal. Havertz played for the Gunners.
