Manuel Ugarte could be banned after he was involved in a heated clash as Manchester United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup on Sunday. United were left incensed after Arsenal were awarded a controversial penalty when Harry Maguire was judged to have fouled Kai Havertz with the score 1-1. Both sides were involved in a mass brawl after Maguire attempted to confront Havertz and Ugarte appeared to headbutt him in the scenes that followed.
The incident appeared to have been missed by referee Andy Madley as Ugarte was not among the three players booked in the aftermath of the clash and VAR is not being used in the third and fourth rounds of the FA Cup. As a result, Ugarte could be given a three-match ban if his actions are considered violent conduct. Ultimately, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard saw his penalty saved by Altay Bayindir and the game went to penalties where United emerged victorious.
After the game, Ugarte took to Instagram and shared some snaps of him in action with the caption: "When we have the ball, it's a game and when we don't, it's a fight. Let's keep it going always together.". And United boss Ruben Amorim has echoed Ugarte's comments, stating: "Thankfully, the players were there. They fight, and what we talk about before the match is not technical or tactical, but this.
