Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United a.e.t. (3-5 pens): Player Ratings as the Gunners crash out after penalty shootout defeat

Arsenal hosted Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in Round 3 of the FA Cup on Sunday, January 12 and drew 1-1 in 90 minutes, but the Red Devils won 5-3 on penalties to progress.

The first half saw the Gunners keep the marginally ball longer than the Red Devils but they lacked accuracy in front of goal. Arsenal attempted four shots but none of those were on target in the first period as they clearly looked like they needed to be more clinical. Manchester United, on the other hand, attempted three shots with two of those on target.

Alejandro Garnacho set up Bruno Fernandes for the visitors’ first goal after 52 minutes. However, that lead was shortl-lived as Gabriel equalized for Arsenal in the 63^rd minute. Neither team could alter the score as the game went into extra-time, with the first half of ET ending 1-1.

The second half of ET brought more of the same as neither side managed to score, with the game entering penalties. Manchester United did extremely well to convert all five of their kicks, while Kai Havertz missed for Arsenal as they crashed out.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Manchester United

Goalkeeper

David Raya – 7/10

Raya made three saves between the sticks for Arsenal in a decent performance.

Defenders

Jurrien Timber – 7/10

Timber won seven duels, making five tackles and one clearance. He also attempted two shots off-target.

William Saliba – 6.5/10

Saliba won five duels, making two interceptions and two clearances in a decent performance.

Gabriel Magalhaes – 7.5/10

He scored a good goal to bring Arsenal back in the game at 1-1. He also won nine of 10 duels and made one interception.

Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6.5/10

He played the entire 90 minutes of normal time but was subbed off at the start of extra time.

Midfielders

Martin Odegaard – 8.5/10

Aside from his penalty miss, the Norwegian had a great game. He played 10 key passes and six accurate crosses. He also won two duels.

Jorginho – 7.5/10

Jorginho played two key passes, won 11 duels and made six tackles in a good performance in midfield.

Mikel Merino – 7/10

Merino played two key passes, won five duels and even blocked one shot in a decent performance for Arsenal.

Forwards

Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10

Jesus had a decent game but had to be subbed off before half-time due to an injury.

Kai Havertz – 6/10

Havertz had a poor game as he missed a sitter in normal time, and also missed in the shootout.

Gabriel Martinelli – 7/10

Martinelli passed the ball with 88% accuracy, won six duels and also made one tackle.

Substitutes

Raheem Sterling – 7/10

He replaced Jesus in the first half and played well.

Declan Rice – 7/10

He replaced Merino in the second half and put in a good performance for Arsenal.

Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10

He replaced Lewis-Skelly in the second half and put in a decent performance.

Thomas Partey – 7/10

Partey came on in the 100^th minute and put in a good cameo.

Kieran Tierney – 6.5/10

He replaced Jorginho and put in a good shift.

Manager

Mikel Arteta – 7/10

He set his team up well but they could not convert their chances and lost.

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Manchester United Player Ratings vs Arsenal

Goalkeeper

Altay Bayindir – 9/10

Bayindir made six fantastic saves throughout the game for Manchester United and ended up on the winning side.

Defenders

Matthijs de Ligt – 6.5/10

De Ligt had an average game for the visitors.

Harry Maguire – 7.5/10

Maguire won seven of eight duels, making 11 clearances, five blocks, two tackles and one interception.

Lisandro Martinez – 7/10

Lisandro won five duels, making four clearances and two tackles. He also played one key pass.

Midfielders

Noussair Mazraoui – 7/10

Mazraoui played one key pass, won nine duels and made eight clearances and two interceptions.

Manuel Ugarte – 6.5/10

Ugarte won just four of 11 duels and failed to play a single key pass or cross in a subpar performance.

Kobbie Mainoo – 6.5/10

Mainoo had a decent game in midfield for the visitors, also picked up a yellow card, and was subbed off late in the match.

Diogo Dalot – 5/10

He had a poor game as he made two bad tackles that led to yellow cards, resulting in a red.

Forwards

Alejandro Garnacho – 7.5/10

He provided an assist for Fernandes’ goal, attempted one shot, and also won six duels, making two clearances and one interception.

Bruno Fernandes – 7.5/10

Fernandes scored a goal with a thumping strike in the second half. He also won six duels and played one key pass.

Rasmus Hojlund – 6/10

The Dane had a subpar game for Manchester United and was subbed off.

Substitutes

Amad Diallo – 6.5/10

He replaced Garnacho but failed to make an impact.

Toby Collyer – 6.5/10

He replaced Mainoo but could not affect the game positively.

Joshua Zirkzee – 6.5/10

He replaced Hojlund but could not make an impact on the match.

Tyrell Malacia – 6.5/10

He replaced Ugarte and put in a decent performance.

Leny Yoro – 7/10

He scored in the shoot-out to seal the win for Manchester United.

Manager

Ruben Amorim – 8/10

He came to another tough ground and secured a win.

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