Mikel Arteta’s front line endured a frustrating day, with several missed opportunities that cost Arsenal a place in the FA Cup fourth round.

Despite Manchester United playing with 10 men for almost an hour, Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw in the third-round tie before losing in the penalty shootout.

The Gunners thought they had taken the lead when Gabriel Martinelli found the net after seemingly escaping the offside trap, but the linesman raised his flag for offside. The first half was uneventful, but the match came alive in the second half.

As has happened in recent encounters at the Emirates, United took the lead. A misplaced clearance from Gabriel Magalhães allowed Alejandro Garnacho to steal the ball and break away, setting up Bruno Fernandes for a confident finish.

However, Arsenal’s lead was short-lived as chaos unfolded just 10 minutes later. Diogo Dalot was shown a red card for a reckless challenge on Mikel Merino, leading to a second yellow. Less than two minutes later, Gabriel scored for Arsenal with a well-placed finish, though Altay Bayindir’s questionable punch into the air earlier in the buildup was rightly scrutinized.

The game had a theme of redemption, and after Gabriel redeemed himself, Bayindir did the same. Maguire was adjudged to have fouled Kai Havertz in the box, but Martin Ødegaard’s resulting penalty was brilliantly saved by Bayindir.

With no further goals after 90 minutes, the game went to extra time, but there was little action as penalties loomed. Declan Rice had a low shot saved, and Joshua Zirkzee faced a similar outcome at the other end.

The penalty shootout featured several solid attempts, but Havertz, who had missed numerous chances during the game, failed to convert for Arsenal. United, however, scored with every effort, and Zirkzee sealed their progression to the FA Cup fourth round.

 

Goalkeeper & Defence

David Raya (7/10):

Made some smart stops and a big save from Zirkzee in extra-time to deny United what may have been a winner.

Jurrien Timber (7/10):

Dealt with any United threats comfortably, forcing the visitors to stage most of their attacks down the opposite flank through Garnacho and Amad.

William Saliba (5/10):

Struggled against Hojlund’s physicality until the Dane was withdrawn. Looked was slightly off the pace.

Gabriel Magalhaes (6/10):

Had a mixed afternoon after his tame clearance cost Arsenal a goal, but the defender redeemed himself with the equaliser in the second half.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10):

Was beaten by Garnacho more than once on the left and his aggressive nature left a lot of risk at the back, particularly with United playing on the counter-attack.

 

 

Midfield

Martin Odegaard (5/10):

Failed to step up in the big moment for Arsenal, missing a penalty which would have put his side in full control of the tie, but did bury his effort in the shoot-out

Jorginho (6/10):

Was rarely mentioned in the game but did his usual dirty work in midfield, sweeping up and keeping the Gunners on the front foot.

Mikel Merino (5/10):

Aside from one effort at goal, the Spaniard was not able to add much quality and it was no surprise to see him replaced by Rice.

 

 

Attack

Kai Havertz (3/10):

Involved in a few clashes with United players, including after the penalty was awarded, and lacked a clinical edge in the final third, scuffing more than one shot at goal. Missing a penalty in the shoot-out capped off a day to forget for the ex-Chelsea man.

Gabriel Jesus (6/10):

Was growing into the game with his fluid movement before suffering an unfortunate knee injury in the first half, which required the Brazilian to be stretchered off.

Gabriel Martinelli (7/10):

Impressed in the first half with his pace and was unfortunate to see a goal ruled out through offside, but his influence dropped in the second half.

 

Subs & Manager

Raheem Sterling (5/10):

Replaced the injured Jesus, but as usual left much to be desired, looking a shadow of his former self.

Declan Rice (7/10):

Saw a brilliant header saved with 15 minutes to go at 1-1, but certainly made an impact off the bench.

Leandro Trossard (6/10):

Replaced the tired Lewis-Skelly and had a golden chance to score in extra-time but could not tap into an empty net.

Thomas Partey (6/10):

Added some fresh legs in extra-time as Arsenal pushed for a winner.

Kieran Tierney (N/A):

Saw seven minutes of action with Jorginho hobbling off late on.

Mikel Arteta (6/10):

Did not have too many options available from the bench, but introduced Rice at an important time in the match before adding fresh legs for extra time.