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Topics: Arsenal, FA Cup, Manchester United, Fan Reactions
Jack Kenmare
Topics: Arsenal, FA Cup, Manchester United, Fan Reactions
Manchester United secured their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday thanks, in part, to an 'all-time horrific' penalty shootout performance from Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya
It was a spirited display from Ruben Amorim's side, who survived an hour with 10 men to secure a memorable 5-3 win on penalties following an action-packed 1-1 draw in normal time.
United's go-to penalty taker Bruno Fernandes converted the first spot-kick of the shootout, sending goalkeeper David Raya the wrong way with a typically accurate strike.
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Martin Odegaard made up for missing his penalty in normal time to make it 1-1 but once again, the often-reliable Raya was sent the wrong way; this time by defender Lisandro Martinez.
Moments later, Kai Havertz missed from 12 yards, which gave summer signing Leny Yoro the chance to give the visitors a one-goal advantage – and he didn't disappoint.
In fact, Yoro's penalty has since gone viral on social media, although it has nothing to do with the former Lille centre-back.
As you can see from the footage below, Raya went the wrong way again but this time, the Spaniard stepped to his left way before Yoro made contact with the ball.
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Here's how fans on social media reacted to the moment.
One said: "This looks like EA FC 25 when you’ve already committed to one side and dive before the ball is kicked," while a second wrote: "Pro clubs dive."
A third commented: "Kane literally came out and said 'yeah I stuttered my run up because raya moves really early' after his penalty vs us last season and he’s just carried on doing it."
A fourth wrote: "I don’t think I’ve ever seen a worse goalkeeping display in a shootout than him there, he did this exact thing for every f****** penalty."
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A fifth added: "What’s this technique from Raya?"
It was certainly an entertaining game at the Emirates. United went 1-0 up courtesy of a wonderful finish from Bruno Fernandes, who was once again one of the club's standout performers.
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But after Diogo Dalot was sent off for a mistimed a challenge on Mikel Merino, Arsenal looked to be in the driving seat when they levelled with a deflected strike from Gabriel Magalhaes.
With 10 men for just over an hour, United produced a tireless display as second-choice goalkeeper Altay Bayindir produced some heroics to deny Martin Odegaard after Kai Havertz won a penalty in controversial fashion.
And the brilliant Bayindir delivered again as Raya struggled throughout the penalty shootout. You can see a compilation of his performance below.
Thoughts on Raya's display against United? Let us know in the comments.