Joshua Zirkzee secures a victory for Manchester United over Arsenal in the FA Cup third round match at Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal's 'No More Red' initiative, focused on keeping young people safe from knife crime, is highlighted in the matchup as the team plays in a special all-white kit. United player Joshua Zirkzee scores the winning goal in the penalty shootout, securing an unexpected win for the visitors.
In a feisty and dramatic FA Cup match, Manchester United emerged as the winners in a penalty shootout against Arsenal. Altay Bayindir, the stand-in goalkeeper, was the hero for United as he saved a penalty from Martin Odegaard in normal time and then again denied Kai Havertz in the shootout. The match was full of action as the holder played with ten men for over an hour and came out victorious with Joshua Zirkzee scoring the winning penalty for United.
As an Arsenal fan, the recent defeat to Manchester United has been one of the lowest points in the memory. Despite dominating the game and creating multiple chances, the Gunners once again failed to convert their opportunities into goals. This has been a recurring issue for the team, as they have dropped points in similar fashion against other teams in the league. While Mikel Arteta praises his team's performance, the frustration and disappointment at not being able to convert their chances is evident. This pattern needs to change if Arsenal wants to start winning games and climbing up the table.
The Premier League did not disappoint in today's matches, with Chelsea defeating Southampton with a dominant 5-0 lead while Man City also secured a strong 3-0 win against Forest. Everton had a smashing victory over Wolves, while Newcastle and Liverpool drew in a thrilling match. Timber opened the scoring for Arsenal in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, and Villa beat Brentford in a close match. The morning live-text team will have all the reactions and updates on the BBC Sport website, while tomorrow's matches promise more excitement as Fulham takes on Brighton and Bournemouth faces Tottenham.
Arsenal dominated the game against Manchester United at the Emirates in a cagey first half but secured the victory with goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba from set pieces. Mikel Arteta's team stood strong even after facing injury issues in their backline. Despite making six changes from their winning team against Everton, Ruben Amorim's unbeaten run as the hotseat coach for United came to an end. Arsenal's victory puts them in third place behind Chelsea and seven points behind league leaders Liverpool, who were held to a draw against Newcastle.
In a crucial match against their rival Manchester United, Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford. Leandro Trossard's goal in the first half proved to be the deciding factor, allowing the Gunners to retake the top spot in the Premier League standings. With only one game left in the season, the title race is now set to go down to the wire, with Arsenal and Manchester City both vying for the top spot.