January 12th 2025.
Harry Maguire was livid after being penalized for a foul during Manchester United's match against Arsenal in the FA Cup. He was even caught on camera calling Kai Havertz a "cheating s**thouse" for his perceived exaggeration of the contact. This incident caused a heated altercation between both teams and could potentially result in disciplinary action for United's Manuel Ugarte for his headbutt on Havertz.
Despite the tension, United managed to secure a 1-1 draw, with an impressive goal from Bruno Fernandes. However, their chances were hindered when Diogo Dalot received a red card, leaving them with 10 men. Arsenal then equalized with a goal from Gabriel and had the opportunity to take the lead from a penalty kick awarded for Maguire's foul on Havertz.
The penalty was taken by Martin Odegaard, but United's goalkeeper Altay Bayindir made an excellent save. Both teams had several chances to score, including missed opportunities from Havertz and Declan Rice, but ultimately the match went to a penalty shootout. Bayindir once again came to the rescue for United, saving Havertz's penalty and securing a 5-3 win for the visitors.
After the match, Maguire confronted Havertz about the penalty decision, showing his frustration with the situation. United will now face Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with manager Ruben Amorim praising his team's performance and spirit despite the challenges they faced with 10 men.
Speaking about the match, Amorim noted that United played better than in their previous game and showed improvement in their set pieces and aggression. He also acknowledged the difficulties they faced in controlling the game with the ball, especially after going down to 10 men. However, he praised their defensive efforts and felt a strong connection with the team's fans and staff throughout the game.
While acknowledging the need for improvement in their playing style, Amorim was overall pleased with the team's performance and the well-deserved victory.
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