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From the outset, it was clear Arsenal was the more aggressive side, racking up an impressive 25 shots, with seven on target. Despite their dominance, they were unable to find the back of the net during regular time. As the game progressed, frustration built for the hosts, particularly after a missed penalty and several squandered opportunities — an ongoing concern for Arsenal this season.
Manchester United, however, found the net first through Bruno Fernandes in the 52nd minute. The tide turned dramatically when United was reduced to ten men due to Diego D's second yellow card in the 61st minute. Arsenal capitalized on this advantage quickly, with Gabriel equalizing soon after, leading to an inevitable penalty shootout tied at 1-1 after extra time.