Sun Jan 12 22:09:04 UTC 2025: **Manchester United Upsets Arsenal in Penalty Shootout FA Cup Thriller**

London, England – Manchester United pulled off a stunning upset against Arsenal, winning a dramatic FA Cup third-round tie 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The match, played amidst Arsenal’s “No More Red” anti-knife crime initiative which saw them in all-white kits, went to extra time following a tense 90 minutes.

Diogo Dalot’s late red card for Manchester United left them a man down for the final stages of the game. Bruno Fernandes gave United the lead, capitalizing on a defensive error to curl the ball into the top corner. Gabriel Martinelli equalized for Arsenal, and despite numerous chances for both sides, the score remained 1-1 at the end of regulation time and extra time.

The penalty shootout saw nerves fray, with both teams converting and missing spot kicks. Ultimately, Joshua Zirkzee scored the decisive penalty for Manchester United, sending them into the fourth round.

Arsenal dominated possession throughout the game and had numerous opportunities to score, but strong goalkeeping by Bayındır and some last-ditch defending from United kept them at bay. The absence of VAR in the FA Cup was highlighted after an early offside call against Arsenal that would have been reviewed in other competitions. The match was a physical encounter, with several yellow cards awarded, and marked a hard-fought victory for Manchester United against their rivals.

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