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Manchester United Edge Past Arsenal in Thrilling Cup ClashManchester United Edge Past Arsenal in Thrilling Cup Clash Old Trafford erupted in jubilation as Manchester United secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Arsenal in a pulsating FA Cup fourth-round tie on Friday night. The atmosphere was electric as the two Premier League giants went toe-to-toe at the Theatre of Dreams. United made a bright start and took the lead in the 27th minute through a stunning Marcus Rashford strike. The England international’s powerful effort from just outside the penalty area arrowed into the top corner. However, Arsenal refused to wilt and equalized shortly after the break through Emile Smith Rowe. The young midfielder slotted home from a close range after a clever pass from Bukayo Saka. The game continued to swing back and forth with both sides creating chances. But it was United who ultimately prevailed in the 75th minute. Fred intercepted a pass from Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and squared the ball for Cristiano Ronaldo to tap home his 85th FA Cup goal. The closing stages were fraught with drama as Arsenal pressed for an equalizer. But United held firm, with David de Gea making a number of crucial saves to preserve the lead. The victory extends United’s unbeaten run to eight games and provides a timely boost to their hopes of a successful domestic season. For Arsenal, the defeat represents a setback in their quest to challenge for major honors. Post-Match Reaction: * Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag: “It was a great performance from the team. We showed resilience, determination, and quality. I’m proud of the players.” * Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: “We played well for large parts of the game. We created some good chances but couldn’t take them. It’s a disappointing result, but we have to learn from it.” * Marcus Rashford (Manchester United goalscorer): “It was a special goal. I’ve been working on my shooting and it’s nice to see it pay off. We’re delighted with the win.” * Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal goalscorer): “I’m happy to have scored, but it’s a shame we couldn’t get the result. We’ll dust ourselves off and move forward.”
