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MANCHESTER UNITED claimed “justice” was served as Kai Havertz’s shootout miss sent Arsenal spinning out of the FA Cup.United’s Harry Maguire appeared to call Havertz a “cheat” during a mass brawl after Arsenal were awarded a penalty for the defender’s challenge.Manchester United have booked their place in the fourth round of the FA CupCredit: GettyTempers flared in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal after a controversial penaltyCredit: ReutersHarry Maguire was deemed to have felled Kai Havertz, prompting a mass brawlCredit: PAMartin Odegaard’s kick was saved and ten-man United — who had Diogo Dalot sent off — took the third-round clash to extra-time and penalties.After Havertz’s shootout attempt was foiled by United keeper Altay Bayindir, the Red Devils posted on X: “Justice”.Havertz missed several big chances before his tame penalty.His wife Sophia posted messages on Instagram showing screenshots of vile abuse and threats towards their unborn child.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLShe pleaded: “Please guys be more respectful. We are better than this.”Bruno Fernandes scored a superb 52nd-minute opener for United.But 100 second after Dalot saw red for a second booking, Gabriel levelled on 63 minutes.The ref Andy Madley — without the help of VAR — controversially gave a penalty against Maguire for a foul on Havertz.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDuring the melee, Havertz went down holding his face after Manuel Ugarte appeared to be pushing him away with his forehead — before Alejandro Garnacho shoved the German in the chest.Ugarte posted a snap of himself and Maguire, adding: “When we have the ball, it’s a game and when we don’t, it’s a fight.”Arsenal and Man Utd stars in furious brawl as Harry Maguire goes for Kai Havertz as players hit the deck in mad scrambleUnited boss Ruben Amorim, whose team will host Leicester in the fourth round, would not be drawn on his players’ bust-ups with Havertz.He said: “The players told me it was not a penalty, but let’s move on.“We are more resilient. More aggressive.“We showed a different spirit. We are improving that aspect.“The players were really tired but today was our day. I felt a connection with the fans.”United skipper Fernandes added: “With one player less, we suffered and sacrificed a lot and at the end you get this.Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb.“We want to celebrate but this is when we have to back it up.f”Turkish keeper Bayindir was the United hero — saving from Odegaard in the match and Havertz in the shootout.The Gunners’ woes were compounded by striker Gabriel Jesus’ tearful exit on a stretcher after 38 minutes.Arteta said: “It’s not looking good. He was in quite a lot of pain.“I love our team and I love how good they are and what they do because in 1,000 games, you should lose one and probably it was this one.“It’s unbelievable.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I bet on this team. Are we going to win big trophies? I don’t know.“But playing like this there are very few teams in the world that can play at that level.”Arsenal ratings vs Man Utd as Martinelli looks lively but wasteful Havertz costs Gunners another trophy chanceKAI HAVERTZ missed two sitters and a penalty in the shoot-out as Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup.The Gunners huffed and puffed but failed to find a winner, even after extra-time, against Manchester United’s 10 men.And it all went wrong in the penalty shootout as Altay Bayindir saved Havertz’s effort.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the Arsenal stars…DAVID RAYA – 6Could do nothing about United’s goal and produced a stellar stop to deny Zirkzee in extra-time.JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Very effective on the overlap and worked well being fed by Odegaard.Tested a couple of times by Alejandro Garnacho who proved a problem on the counter-attack.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7Dealt with Hojlund well although the striker did not pose much of a threat.GABRIEL – 6Terrible error to lose possession to Alejandro Garnacho who was put through on goal and set up Bruno Fernandes to score.Made amends with a brilliant finish Bukayo Saka would have been proud of.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY – 5A quiet game at left-back, probably should have got forward more particularly after United went down to ten men and had Garnacho filling in at right-back.JORGINHO – 5Kept things ticking over in the middle and was always an outlet for his team-mates.MIKEL MERINO – 4Anonymous in the middle. Difficult to see what he brings to this Arsenal side.Missed a good chance to put his side ahead moments after the equaliser and was taken off shortly after that.MARTIN ODEGAARD – 7A pleasure to watch. Made everything happen, his ability to turn on the ball in the middle of the park created opportunities time after time.But he missed the chance to win the game from the penalty spot.GABRIEL JESUS – 6Lovely pass to break the lines and put through Martinelli, who found the back of the net but was offside.Fell awkwardly when defending a cross in the first half and was carried off on a stretcher.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Was the main attacking threat in the first half with his direct style causing the visitors all sorts of problems.Produced good movement and a finish to match but his goal was disallowed for offside.KAI HAVERTZ – 3Won the penalty after a deft touch past Maguire.But he missed two sitters including one just three minutes from time to win the match, and his penalty miss proved decisive in the shoot-out.SUBSTITUTESRaheem Sterling (for Jesus, 40mins) – 6Looked sharp when he got the ball and did well in the build-up to Havertz winning the penalty.Declan Rice (for Merino, 73mins) – 6Almost scored with what might have been his first touch but his header was brilliantly saved.Should have grabbed the winner in the dying moments but his low effort was again superbly matched by Bayindir.Leandro Trossard (for Lewis-Skelly, extra-time) – 5Will wonder how he didn’t score after Matthijs de Ligt produced a goalline clearance to deny him.Blazed over with an effort from just outside the box.Thomas Partey (for Timber, 101mins) – 5Put in a few good crosses. Came close to a winner with an effort that was deflected narrowly over the bar.Kieran Tierney (for Jorginho, 113mins) -His arrival onto the pitch was greeted with a big cheer but he did not have much time to impact the match. More

THE FA CUP fourth round draw served up some tasty ties as teams learned their fate for next month.Ruud van Nistelrooy is heading back to Old Trafford after Leicester drew his former club Manchester United.The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup has been madeCredit: GettyElsewhere, Plymouth Argyle have been rewarded for knocking out Brentford with a home tie against Liverpool.In another huge tie, Chelsea travel to Premier League rivals Brighton.And Aston Villa welcome Tottenham to the Midlands.Everton take on Bournemouth in an interesting game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMan City head to either Leyton Orient or Derby.Another potential clash could see Championship rivals Leeds and Millwall clash at Elland Road.League One leaders Blackburn will play host to Newcastle.And Blackburn welcome Wolves to Lancashire.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut for many, all eyes will be on Old Trafford, with Van Nistelrooy to return so soon after leaving.And Ruben Amorim is looking forward to it, saying: “I talked with him before I came.Tamworth vs Tottenham kick-off DELAYED as players get piggyback to tape up net after spotting hole in goal”I’m looking forward to speak with him. He’s a class guy but we need to win.”Maybe we’ll be divided because he loves this club but we need to win.”The fourth round games will take place early next month.They will be played over the weekends of February 8 and 9.TV games and kick-off times will be confirmed at a later stage.But with all the games throwing up interesting conundrums, TV chiefs will have a tough time deciding which to pick.FA Cup fourth-round draw in fullGames to played weekend of February 8 and 9Man Utd vs LeicesterLeeds vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry vs IpswichBlackburn vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs SpursSouthampton vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Man CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke vs Cardiff More

FOR 45 minutes, it was the worst tie of the weekend.  Supporters of these famous old clubs, along with players who have featured for both of these FA Cup giants, must have been shaking their heads in disbelief.Kai Havertz missed a penalty in the shootout as Arsenal crashed out of the FA CupCredit: ReutersAltay Bayindir is Man Utd’s new hero after his penalty heroics at the EmiratesCredit: ReutersAnd then we had an absolute cracker. A remarkable, edge-of-your-seat third round scrap which took us back to the days when Arsenal and United, under Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson, were the kings of English football.We even had a good old-fashioned ruck between Kai Havertz and Manuel Ugarte although Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane would have made mincemeat out of both of them.In the end, Cup United holders – down to 10 men for the last hour after Diogo Dalot’s sending off – somehow won.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe hero was no 2 keeper Altay Bayindir, awful at Spurs in the Carabao Cup but brilliant here. He saved Martin Odegaard’s penalty in the second half and then stopped Kai Havertz’s spot kick in the shoot-out.United scored all five of their penalties with Joshua Zirkzee settling the tie.Seven days after the 2-2 draw at Liverpool, new United manager Rubin Amorim will again be delighted with the way his team – although thankful for some terrible Arsenal finishing – refused to give up.Most read in FA CupAs for Arsenal this was a bad one. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe frustration towards Mikel Arteta is growing and the last thing he needs is a north London derby on Wednesday.Yet really, Arsenal should have won this.Arsenal vs Manchester United: Player RatingsThe fact referee Andy Madley did not have the best of games, to put it mildly, added more controversy to a clash which was minus VAR.Bruno Fernandes gave United the lead and Gabriel Magalhaes, at fault for the goal, then scored the equaliser.Diogo Dalot was sent off for a second yellow card in the 61st minute and Arsenal were then handed a penalty after ref Madley believed that Harry Maguire had fouled Havetz. At best, it was a really soft decision.In the following melee, a fuming Ugarte seemed to headbutt Havertz but that was not seen by the officials so he could be trouble with the FA.Bruno Fernandes fired United ahead early in the second halfCredit: AFPThe Red Devils were soon down to 10 men as Diogo Dalot saw redCredit: GettyMartin Odegaard then saw his penalty saved by United keeper Bayindir although his work for the day was far from done.For the fourth season, Arsenal took the pitch in an all-white kit – with their numbers barely visible – as part of their No More Red initiative which campaigns against knife crime.Those shirts were camped in the United half and Gabriel Martinelli thought he had put Arsenal in the lead but was miles offside.Yet United slowly grew into the game and Arsenal keeper David Raya kept out a long-range shot from Kobbie Mainoo and an angled drive from Alejandro GarnachoUnited – with some justification – were furious with referee Madley for failing to award a free-kick when Gabriel Jesus caught Fernandes outside the area.Gabriel Jesus was forced off the field injuredCredit: GettyGabriel Magalhaes soon netted an equaliser for ArsenalCredit: GettyMan Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb.United’s captain Fernandes was so annoyed that he threw his boot – which had come off following the challenge – back onto the ground and was cautioned by Madley.Jesus injured himself in that challenge and the former Manchester City player was in tears as he left the pitch on a stretcher. He now joins Bukayo Saka on the sidelines and these injury issues could really now bite manager Mikel Arteta on the backside.United’s fans booed the introduction of former City winger Raheem Sterling yet those 8000 supporters were celebrating widely seven minutes into the second half when Fernandes guided the ball into the corner from the edge of the area.It came following a swift counter-attack from Garnacho and the fact defender Gabriel was caught in possession after slipping while heading the ball.Harry Maguire gave away a controversial penaltyCredit: GettyBayindir kept out Martin Odegaard’s effortCredit: GettyUnited were reduced to 10 men when Dalot, stupidly, dived in both feet to challenge Mikel Merino and he was always going to get a second yellow.Worse was to follow for United when keeper Bayindir chose to punch rather than catch Martinelli’s cross and the ball eventually fell for Gabriel and his half-volley deflected into the net off Matthijs De Ligt.United had every reason to be furious with ref Madley when he awarded a penalty after Havertz’s minimal contact with Maguire. Ugarte was livid with Havertz and the Uruguayan did seem to drop the nut on the German and now looks likely to be getting a ban as punishment.Havertz saw his effort saved by Bayindir in the shootoutCredit: ReutersJoshua Zirzkee scored the winning penalty for UnitedCredit: AlamyUnited keeper Bayindir made a decent save to keep out Odegaard’s penalty and then produced a flying stop to keep out a header from Declan Rice but the England midfielder simply had to score.Incredibly, that bad miss was not even as awful as Havertz’s in the 88th minute when he somehow lifted the ball over the bar from a couple of yards.Rice was then denied in injury time by Bayindir when he brilliantly kept out a shot deflected off De Ligt, who then delivered an extraordinary goal-line clearance in extra-time to deny Leandro Trossard.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn the second period of extra-time, Zirkzee’s deflected near-post shot was brilliantly saved by Raya and it went to penalties.Yet Zirkzee did put the ball in the net to seal the tie in the shoot-out  and without doubt, he will not be going anywhere this January.Arsenal ratings vs Man Utd as Martinelli looks lively but wasteful Havertz costs Gunners another trophy chanceKAI HAVERTZ missed two sitters and a penalty in the shoot-out as Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup.The Gunners huffed and puffed but failed to find a winner, even after extra-time, against Manchester United’s 10 men.And it all went wrong in the penalty shootout as Altay Bayindir saved Havertz’s effort.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the Arsenal stars…DAVID RAYA – 6Could do nothing about United’s goal and produced a stellar stop to deny Zirkzee in extra-time.JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Very effective on the overlap and worked well being fed by Odegaard.Tested a couple of times by Alejandro Garnacho who proved a problem on the counter-attack.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7Dealt with Hojlund well although the striker did not pose much of a threat.GABRIEL – 6Terrible error to lose possession to Alejandro Garnacho who was put through on goal and set up Bruno Fernandes to score.Made amends with a brilliant finish Bukayo Saka would have been proud of.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY – 5A quiet game at left-back, probably should have got forward more particularly after United went down to ten men and had Garnacho filling in at right-back.JORGINHO – 5Kept things ticking over in the middle and was always an outlet for his team-mates.MIKEL MERINO – 4Anonymous in the middle. Difficult to see what he brings to this Arsenal side.Missed a good chance to put his side ahead moments after the equaliser and was taken off shortly after that.MARTIN ODEGAARD – 7A pleasure to watch. Made everything happen, his ability to turn on the ball in the middle of the park created opportunities time after time.But he missed the chance to win the game from the penalty spot.GABRIEL JESUS – 6Lovely pass to break the lines and put through Martinelli, who found the back of the net but was offside.Fell awkwardly when defending a cross in the first half and was carried off on a stretcher.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Was the main attacking threat in the first half with his direct style causing the visitors all sorts of problems.Produced good movement and a finish to match but his goal was disallowed for offside.KAI HAVERTZ – 3Won the penalty after a deft touch past Maguire.But he missed two sitters including one just three minutes from time to win the match, and his penalty miss proved decisive in the shoot-out.SUBSTITUTESRaheem Sterling (for Jesus, 40mins) – 6Looked sharp when he got the ball and did well in the build-up to Havertz winning the penalty.Declan Rice (for Merino, 73mins) – 6Almost scored with what might have been his first touch but his header was brilliantly saved.Should have grabbed the winner in the dying moments but his low effort was again superbly matched by Bayindir.Leandro Trossard (for Lewis-Skelly, extra-time) – 5Will wonder how he didn’t score after Matthijs de Ligt produced a goalline clearance to deny him.Blazed over with an effort from just outside the box.Thomas Partey (for Timber, 101mins) – 5Put in a few good crosses. Came close to a winner with an effort that was deflected narrowly over the bar.Kieran Tierney (for Jorginho, 113mins) -His arrival onto the pitch was greeted with a big cheer but he did not have much time to impact the match. More

MANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.Ruben Amorim got his first taste of FA Cup actionCredit: GettyAltay Bayindir was the penalty shoot-out hero for Man UtdCredit: ReutersUnited had been 1-0 up at the time, courtesy of Bruno Fernandes’ 52nd minute opener.But Gabriel Magalhaes levelled for the home side just moments after Dalot’s red.United stars then put their bodies on the line to reach penalties, and Altay Bayindir was the hero as he saved from Kai Havertz – with Joshua Zirkzee converting the winning spot kick as Amorim’s men triumphed 5-3.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish. Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.Most read in FA CupHARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front. Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHarry Maguire battles with Gabriel MartinelliCredit: ReutersLISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.Diogo Dalot was sent off in the second halfCredit: GettyArsenal and Man Utd stars in furious brawl as Harry Maguire goes for Kai Havertz as players hit the deck in mad scrambleMANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance. Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches. Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils. Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.Alejandro Garnacho was handed a rare start by Ruben AmorimCredit: PABRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot. Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.Bruno Fernandes celebrates his opening goalCredit: APRASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.READ MORE SUN STORIESLeno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb.Joshua Zirkzee celebrates bagging the winning penaltyCredit: Getty More

ARSENAL vs Manchester United descended into chaos like the good old days with an almighty bust-up.Tempers flared between the two fierce rivals throughout the FA Cup clash at the Emirates – won by the visitors on penalties, despite being down to ten men following Diogo Dalot’s second yellow.Arsenal vs Manchester United kicked off with a huge meleeCredit: EPAThe players clashed after the Gunners were awarded a penaltyCredit: BBCSome fans think Maguire called Havertz a cheatCredit: BBCManuel Ugarte and Havertz ended up on the deckCredit: BBCIt all started when the German went down under a challenge from Maguire in the areaCredit: ReutersAfter Bruno Fernandes was booked for launching his boot in anger then Diogo Dalot saw red for a second yellow, the Red Devils were furious when Andy Madley awarded Arsenal a penalty.Kai Havertz went down softly after a tussle with Harry Maguire in the area with 20 minutes to go.The defender put his arm out as Havertz tried to wriggle through before the Arsenal attacker took a tumble and Madley controversially pointed to the spot. With no VAR to check the incident, the decision could not be overruled.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd then the two teams got into a major scrap.Raging Maguire was clearly apoplectic with Havertz going down so easily and went after him as the melee unfolded – with some viewers convinced he called the German a “cheat”. But as the former United captain tried to remonstrate with Havertz, Gabriel got involved and shoved Maguire. Havertz and Manuel Ugarte then clashed.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe pair both ended up on the deck in chaotic scenes with replays showing the Uruguayan seemingly putting his head forward into his opponent. Madley kept tabs on the chaos and eventually booked Maguire, Gabriel and Havertz in the aftermath.Arsenal to wear special all-white kit vs Man United in FA Cup for No More Red initiative Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb.There was more drama when the game finally got back underway as Altay Bayindir flung himself across to save Martin Odegaard’s penalty.In the first half, Fernandes risked his fourth red card of the season when he hurled his boot twice when Madley didn’t award a free-kick despite being clipped by Gabriel Jesus on the edge of the area.He did receive a yellow but crucially stayed on the pitch – and was on hand to fire home the opening goal in style. But the game swung when Dalot dived in on Mikel Merino to get his marching orders because just two minutes later, Gabriel equalised. Maguire’s anger was clear to seeCredit: GettyHe was eventually received a yellow card for his behaviourCredit: GettyHavertz was at the thick of the dramaCredit: GettyAltay Bayindir brilliantly saved Martin Odegaard’s penaltyCredit: GettyManuel Ugarte appeared to headbutt HavertzCredit: GettyBayindir tried to control Maguire as the red mist descendedCredit: PAArsenal ratings vs Man Utd as Martinelli looks lively but wasteful Havertz costs Gunners another trophy chanceKAI HAVERTZ missed two sitters and a penalty in the shoot-out as Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup.The Gunners huffed and puffed but failed to find a winner, even after extra-time, against Manchester United’s 10 men.And it all went wrong in the penalty shootout as Altay Bayindir saved Havertz’s effort.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the Arsenal stars…DAVID RAYA – 6Could do nothing about United’s goal and produced a stellar stop to deny Zirkzee in extra-time.JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Very effective on the overlap and worked well being fed by Odegaard.Tested a couple of times by Alejandro Garnacho who proved a problem on the counter-attack.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7Dealt with Hojlund well although the striker did not pose much of a threat.GABRIEL – 6Terrible error to lose possession to Alejandro Garnacho who was put through on goal and set up Bruno Fernandes to score.Made amends with a brilliant finish Bukayo Saka would have been proud of.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY – 5A quiet game at left-back, probably should have got forward more particularly after United went down to ten men and had Garnacho filling in at right-back.JORGINHO – 5Kept things ticking over in the middle and was always an outlet for his team-mates.MIKEL MERINO – 4Anonymous in the middle. Difficult to see what he brings to this Arsenal side.Missed a good chance to put his side ahead moments after the equaliser and was taken off shortly after that.MARTIN ODEGAARD – 7A pleasure to watch. Made everything happen, his ability to turn on the ball in the middle of the park created opportunities time after time.But he missed the chance to win the game from the penalty spot.GABRIEL JESUS – 6Lovely pass to break the lines and put through Martinelli, who found the back of the net but was offside.Fell awkwardly when defending a cross in the first half and was carried off on a stretcher.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Was the main attacking threat in the first half with his direct style causing the visitors all sorts of problems.Produced good movement and a finish to match but his goal was disallowed for offside.KAI HAVERTZ – 3Won the penalty after a deft touch past Maguire.But he missed two sitters including one just three minutes from time to win the match, and his penalty miss proved decisive in the shoot-out.SUBSTITUTESRaheem Sterling (for Jesus, 40mins) – 6Looked sharp when he got the ball and did well in the build-up to Havertz winning the penalty.Declan Rice (for Merino, 73mins) – 6Almost scored with what might have been his first touch but his header was brilliantly saved.Should have grabbed the winner in the dying moments but his low effort was again superbly matched by Bayindir.Leandro Trossard (for Lewis-Skelly, extra-time) – 5Will wonder how he didn’t score after Matthijs de Ligt produced a goalline clearance to deny him.Blazed over with an effort from just outside the box.Thomas Partey (for Timber, 101mins) – 5Put in a few good crosses. Came close to a winner with an effort that was deflected narrowly over the bar.Kieran Tierney (for Jorginho, 113mins) -His arrival onto the pitch was greeted with a big cheer but he did not have much time to impact the match. More

BRUNO FERNANDES twice threw his boot to the ground in anger as he risked a FOURTH red card of the season.The Manchester United captain, 30, started in midfield for his side in the FA Cup clash away at Arsenal – which they won on penalties, despite being reduced to ten men following Diogo Dalot’s red card.Bruno Fernandes threw his boot in anger twice at ArsenalCredit: RexHis emotions boiled over when he was denied a free-kickCredit: RexThe reaction led to a yellow cardCredit: RexWith 37 minutes on the clock, Fernandes went down under a challenge from Gabriel Jesus on the edge of the Arsenal area.It appeared as though the Gunners striker had clipped the Portuguese playmaker’s ankles.However, Referee Andy Madley ignored his desperate pleas for a free-kick and allowed play to continue.But Fernandes was apoplectic with rage the decision did not go his way. Sat down on the turf, took the loosened red boot off his left foot and hurled it angrily in the direction of Madley who carried on following the action.Then when there was a break in play, Fernandes continued his petulant rant with the official.But as it appeared his complaints were falling on deaf ears, he again decided to launch the boot to the floor right in front of Madley.And the referee was having none of it, immediately brandishing the yellow card for his obvious dissent.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAlthough Fernandes could have been booked for his initial reaction, too, which was arguably worse – and could have meant two bookings in quick succession. Fans watching the game immediately took to social media to react to Fernandes’ moments of boiling frustration.Arsenal vs Manchester United: Player RatingsOne said: “That’s why Fernandes shouldn’t be captain, he’s a petulant p****! Don’t know how the ref has missed the foul in the first place though.”Another wrote: “Ok it’s definitely a foul on Bruno Fernandes but he took his OWN boot off and threw it TWICE – ref could’ve double yellowed him.”A third added: “Worst captain in the league.”A fourth commented: “It is unacceptable for a captain to be showing petulance the way he does. Throwing your boot to the ground to show your frustration at the ref. Why? Does this too often.”And a final user typed: “Horrible piece of work he is.”The yellow card meant Fernandes had to walk a tightrope for the remainder of the FA Cup clash to avoid a fourth red card of the season.Fernandes saw red against Tottenham and Porto within four days.He then picked up two yellow cards to go for an early bath against Wolves on Boxing Day.Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb.And in doing so, Fernandes became the first United player to be sent off three times in one season for 16 years.In 2008-09, Nemanja Vidic’s three red cards including both home and away against rivals Liverpool in the Premier League.Ironically, it was Fernandes who expertly fired his side in front on 52 minutes with a superb finish.But less than ten minutes later, United were reduced to ten men when Fernandes’ compatriot Diogo Dalot slid into a tackle already on a yellow card.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe full-back caught Mikel Merino and was shown a second caution to be sent for an early bath.And just two minutes later, Gabriel equalised for Arsenal with a deflected strike. Fernandes was clipped by Gabriel Jesus on the edge of the areaCredit: GettyThe Portuguese complained to MadleyCredit: ReutersHis frustration was clear to seeCredit: Getty More