Sun Jan 12 22:09:05 UTC 2025: ## FA Cup Upsets and Thrills: Manchester United Win Penalty Shootout, Tottenham Survive Scare

**London, England** – The FA Cup third round served up a mix of dramatic victories and near-upsets on Sunday. Manchester United edged past Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a thrilling 1-1 draw, while Tottenham Hotspur needed extra time to overcome non-league Tamworth 3-0.

United, playing at the Emirates Stadium, took the lead through Bruno Fernandes’ stunning strike. However, Diogo Dalot’s red card for a second booking shifted the momentum. Gabriel Magalhaes equalized for Arsenal, capitalizing on a deflection. Arsenal were awarded a penalty, but Altay Bayindir saved Martin Odegaard’s spot-kick, and subsequent missed chances paved the way for a United penalty shootout win. Joshua Zirkzee scored the decisive penalty.

Tottenham’s match proved far more challenging. Facing a spirited Tamworth side, they struggled to break down their lower-league opponents on a challenging artificial pitch. Tamworth missed opportunities to cause a major upset before conceding an own goal in extra time, followed by late strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson, securing Tottenham’s passage to the next round. Manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledged the difficulty of the game but expressed satisfaction with the eventual victory.

Elsewhere, Newcastle United overcame an early scare from Bromley, winning 3-1 after conceding an early goal. Crystal Palace beat Stockport County 1-0, and Ipswich Town defeated Bristol Rovers 3-0.

Read More