What Happened in the Manchester United Match?

First Half:

Arsenal and Manchester United played carefully in the first half of the match on January 12, 2025. Although both teams made effective attacks on the opponent’s goal, no goals were scored throughout the half. Shots by Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino were saved by Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. Although Manchester United created a few dangerous positions with Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho, Arsenal’s defense and goalkeeper David Raya did not allow this. The first half ended with a 0-0 draw.

Second Half:

Manchester United started the second half quickly and took the lead with the goal scored by Bruno Fernandes in the 52nd minute. However, Arsenal equalized the score with a headed goal from Gabriel Magalhães in the 63rd minute. In the remaining minutes of the match, both teams tried to win, but there was no other goal and the match ended 1-1.

Extension Circuit:

With the end of normal time, the match went to extra time. Both teams looked for victory in the extra periods, but could not score a goal. At the end of the extra periods, the match ended 1-1 and went to penalties to determine the winner.

Penalty Shootout: Manchester United Prevailed

Penalty Shootout Highlights:

The penalty shootout witnessed great excitement. Martin Ødegaard and Thomas Partey from Arsenal successfully converted their penalties into goals. However, Manchester United won by scoring effective penalties with Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martínez and Joshua Zirkzee scoring effective penalties. In the end, Manchester United won 5-3 on penalties.

Details of Penalty Kicks:

• Arsenal: Ødegaard (Successful), Partey (Successful)
• Manchester United: Diallo (Successful), Fernandes (Successful), Yoro (Successful), Martínez (Successful), Zirkzee (Successful)

Match Result: Arsenal 1 (3), Manchester United 1 (5)

Best Players of the Match

• Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): While he put his team ahead with the goal he scored at the beginning of the match, he also showed a calm performance in the penalties.
• Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal): While scoring Arsenal’s only goal, he made a successful kick in the penalties.

In conclusion:

This exciting match between Arsenal and Manchester United gave football fans unforgettable moments. In the match, whose normal time ended 1-1, Manchester United prevailed in penalties and won. While this victory was an important victory for Manchester United, Arsenal was the side that lost the round at the last moment.