Manchester United fans enjoyed an unforgettable away day as Ruben Amorim’s team knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup on Sunday. The defending champions faced a challenging draw against Arsenal, knowing that a trip to the Emirates Stadium would be a tough test. However, United emerged victorious after a hard-fought match.

Bruno Fernandes struck a brilliant opening goal, but things turned tricky when Diogo Dalot received a foolish red card, placing United in a precarious position. Gabriel Magalhaes equalized in a somewhat fortunate manner, yet Arsenal squandered numerous chances as the game progressed to penalties.

Altay Bayindir stepped up as the hero, saving a penalty from Kai Havertz, while United converted all five of theirs to secure their advancement. Next up, United will face Leicester City, with Ruud van Nistelrooy returning to Old Trafford. For now, fans are eager to celebrate this impressive victory before Thursday’s match against Southampton.

After a disheartening end to 2024 against Newcastle United, United has bounced back with strong away performances against Liverpool and now Arsenal. Amorim aims to build on this momentum and expressed his gratitude for the traveling United supporters in North London.

Speaking to BBC Sport, he described the fans as “unbelievable,” admitting he was surprised by the significant turnout behind the goal. Typically, away fans at the Emirates are tucked away in a corner, but nearly 8,000 United supporters filled the stands, cheering enthusiastically. Amorim was thrilled to provide them with a “good day” in the capital, stating, “I want to thank all the fans. It was unbelievable. I didn’t realize that area was all our supporters. Now we have to rest the players; I’m already thinking about the next game as they’re really tired.”