Manchester United dumped Arsenal out of the FA Cup yesterday.
Kai Havertz was at the centre of a cheat storm after winning a penalty for the Gunners following a challenge from Harry Maguire.
Tempers flared, but Martin Odegaard’s kick was saved and ten-man United — who had Diogo Dalot sent off managed to take the game into extra-time and then penalties.
In the shootout Havertz’s spot kick was saved by Altay Bayindir with the Manchester club’s X account posting: “Justice”.
Justice.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 12, 2025
In another dig at Mikel Arteta the social media account posted ‘This ball flies a lot’ with a picture of Bruno Fernandes’ opening strike.
Earlier in the week the Spaniard was mocked after raising concerns about the new ball used in their Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle.
This ball flies a lot.
☄️ @B_Fernandes8 #MUFC || #FACup pic.twitter.com/p7id6fnUCo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 12, 2025
Gabriel had equalised for Arsenal but they were left to rue missing a whole host of chances following Dalot’s red card.
The pick of the bunch being Havertz’ chance when he was just yards out from the goal but somehow managed to poke the ball over the bar when it looked easier to score.
The German’s miss in the penalty shootout proved crucial and Joshua Zirkzee scored to send the away fans into jubilation.
It’s been a torrid week for the North Londoners and the gap left by Bukayo Saka’s injury is plain to see.
FA Cup fourth-round draw in full
Ties to be played around the weekend of February 8/9
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Leeds United vs Millwall or Dagenham and Redbridge
Brighton vs Chelsea
Preston North End vs Wycombe Wanderers
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest
Coventry City vs Ipswich Town
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
Mansfield Town or Wigan vs Fulham
Birmingham City vs Newcastle United
Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
Everton vs Bournemouth
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Southampton vs Burnley
Leyton Orient or Derby County vs Manchester City
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
Stoke City vs Cardiff City