On Sunday night, Manchester United clashed with Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup at the Emirates Stadium. In a high-stakes penalty shootout, Ruben Amorim’s men held their nerve to claim victory. A pivotal moment in the shootout came when Arsenal’s Kai Havertz saw his penalty saved by United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
After the match, Manchester United’s official social media account posted the word “Justice,” a message that quickly went viral. Fans speculated that the post was a response to the contentious penalty decision awarded to Arsenal. The incident involved Harry Maguire being judged to have fouled Havertz in the box, though video replays showed minimal contact.
Despite the uproar surrounding the post, the English FA has decided against taking any disciplinary action. According to The Times reporter Martyn Ziegler, “FA will NOT be taking disciplinary action against Man Utd over this tweet following FA Cup win over Arsenal.”
Joshua Zirkzee delivered the decisive penalty, securing Manchester United’s progression to the fourth round, where they will face Leicester City at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim expressed pride in his squad’s performance after the game, highlighting their resilience and composure. Reflecting on the team’s mindset, he said, “We had the feeling that everything in the end would be okay – I felt that since the beginning of the second half. Even after the penalty, I felt that, and I think the Arsenal team maybe felt that today wouldn’t be their day.” He commended his players for their defensive discipline and strength during set-pieces, adding, “The spirit was there even with 10 men. The connection between the team on the pitch and the fans outside was a really good thing to feel. I think we are improving on that, and that is the base of everything.”
The match ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Gabriel Magalhaes. Manchester United will now shift their focus back to the Premier League as they prepare to host Southampton on Thursday night at Old Trafford.
