Manchester United player ratings vs Arsenal: Altay Bayindir the FA Cup hero with crucial penalty saves
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Manchester United produced a Herculean effort with 10 men for over an hour to beat Arsenal on penalties in the FA Cup. Bruno Fernandes put the visitors ahead before Diogo Dalot was sent off and two minutes later Gabriel equalised. Martin Odegaard then had the chance to take the lead from the penalty spot, but Altay Bayindir saved.
Kai Havertz missed a host of chances both in normal time and extra time, and then missed during the shootout as United ran out winners. Here’s how Ruben Amorim’s side rated at the Emirates Stadium... Altay Bayindir 8. Kicking had Amorim tearing his hair out and poor punch lead to Arsenal leveller. But made amends with outstanding penalty save from Odegaard, then twice from Rice. Shootout stop from Havertz the key.
Matthijs de Ligt 8. Dragged into the channel against Martinelli in what should have been a worrying matchup but did well. Unlucky with deflection for Gabriel goal. Brilliant block on Rice in extra-time. Goal-line clearance in extra-time was unbelievable.
Harry Maguire 8. Unsure whether to step into midfield with Odegaard but defended the box superbly. Incredibly harshly treated with penalty award. Booked. Lisandro Martinez 7. Relished the challenge of going down to ten men but needed to help with Sterling’s darts inside. Sent Raya wrong way with penalty. Booked.
Noussair Mazraoui 7. Vital defending at the far post. An underused outlet countering on the right, then switched to the left at half-time. Manuel Ugarte 6. Started well with fair cruncher on Odegaard but struggled to get near the playmaker thereafter. A big part of the rearguard once down to ten men, though lucky to escape punishment for clash with Havertz.
