Man United Ended Arsenal’s Journey in FA Cup Fourth Round

DBasia.news –  The Red Devils achieved the 3-1 victory against Arsenal in the fourth round of FA Cup, Saturday (26/1). The victory at Emirates Stadium is their eighth consecutive victory under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

For the second time, The Gunners got eliminated in the fourth round of FA Cup. In fact, Arsenal are the record breaker of FA Cup, 13 trophies. Meanwhile, United achieved eight consecutive victories of all competitions since Solskjaer came in December 2018.

Man United with their 4-3-3 scheme won at 31′ by the goal from former Arsenal player, Alexis Sanchez. Responding to Romelu Lukaku’s assist, Sanchez was onside and passed through Petr Cech before scoring the goal.

Just in two minutes, United added the score. Just like the classic game of both teams, United did the counter-attack in Arsenal’s gap and resulted in Jesse Lingard’s goal. Again, Lukaku gave the assist. United won 2-0.

Arsenal dominated the ball possession 61%. Their patience in building the new attack accomplished two minutes before the break.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ended Aaron Ramsey and Alexander Lacazette’s teamwork by his goal to Sergio Romero. Arsenal added their goal and the 1-2 score persisted until the first half.

The match in the second half was one-sided. Arsenal kept on maintaining their rhythm and attack intensity. Meanwhile, United strengthened the defense and relied on the counter-attack.

Unai Emery tried to change the team’s performance by inserting Matteo Guendouzi and Mesut Ozil at 64′ substituting Laurent Koscielny and Alex Iwobi. Meanwhile, Solskjaer responded by sending Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial substituting Sanchez and Lukaku at 72′.

Solskjaer’s tactical change was more accurate than Emery’s. Martial summed up the match with United’s decisive goal at 82′. The French striker responded to the rebound ball from Petr Cech who countered Paul Pogba’s kick.

Arsenal

Man United won 3-1 and went to the fifth round of FA Cup. In the upcoming Premier League match, Arsenal will play against Cardiff City, Wednesday (30/1). Meanwhile, United will play against Burnley, Wednesday (30/1).

Squad Composition:

Arsenal (4-3-1-2): Petr Cech; Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Sokratis Papastathopoulos (Shkodran Mustafi 21′), Laurent Koscielny (Matteo Guendouzi 64′), Sead Kolasinac; Lucas Torreira, Granit Xhaka, Aaron Ramsey; Alex Iwobi (Mesut Ozil 64′); Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette.

Substitute Players: Bernd Leno, Shkodran Mustafi, Nacho Monreal, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Mohamed Elneny, Matteo Guendouzi, Mesut Ozil.

Manager: Unai Emery

Manchester United (4-3-3): Sergio Romero; Ashley Young, Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly, Luke Shaw; Nemanja Matic, Ander Herrera, Paul Pogba; Alexis Sanchez (Anthony Martial 72′), Romelu Lukaku (Marcus Rashford 72′), Jesse Lingard (Phil Jones 88′).

Substitute Players: Lee Grant, Diogo Dalot, Phil Jones, Fred, Juan Mata, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford.

Manager: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer