Manchester United’s squad returned to Manchester Airport on Sunday night following their dramatic FA Cup triumph over Arsenal. The match, played at the Emirates, concluded in a thrilling 5-3 penalty shootout victory for United after an intense battle.

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Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for United early in the second half, but the situation shifted when Diogo Dalot received a second yellow card, leaving his team with ten players. Arsenal equalized through Gabriel, and a key moment arose when Harry Maguire was penalized for a foul on Kai Havertz, despite only minimal contact evident in replays.

However, United’s substitute goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir, made an incredible save against Martin Ødegaard’s penalty during normal time. The match proceeded to penalties, where Bayindir excelled once more, saving Havertz’s shot and securing United’s place in the next round.

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Around 10 PM, players were seen arriving back in Manchester, with several stars spotted leaving the airport. Dedicated fans braved the cold to greet their heroes, while manager Ruben Amorim took a moment to sign autographs, noting that the players needed rest ahead of their upcoming match against Southampton on Thursday.

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The squad’s return was delayed by nearly two hours because of the lengthy match, but several players were seen carpooling home, showcasing their camaraderie. South American teammates Lisandro Martinez and Manuel Ugarte were spotted in Martinez’s £350,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan, while the young duo of Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo shared a ride in Garnacho’s £120,000 Range Rover.

Match-winner Joshua Zirkzee, who scored the decisive penalty, was driven away in a different Range Rover. Bruno Fernandes, who netted the opener and a penalty in the shootout, made his way home alone in his new £250,000 Bentley Bentayga Black Edition. Matthijs de Ligt, still settling into life at United following his £42.8 million transfer from Bayern Munich, left the airport with a smile on his face in his £120,000 Range Rover.

After the match, Amorim commended his team’s performance, emphasizing the challenges of playing against a team like Arsenal with only ten men. “It was really important because it gives us more strength. It’s really hard to press a team like Arsenal with 11 players; just imagine doing it with 10,” he said, reflecting on the difficulties faced during the match.