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Joshua Zirkzee sends perfect two-word message to Man Utd standout teammate after impressive FA Cup performance against Arsenal

Joshua Zirkzee sends perfect two-word message to Man Utd standout teammate after impressive FA Cup performance against Arsenal

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Joshua Zirkzee lavished the highest praise on a Manchester United teammate after the Red Devils’ sensational FA Cup victory over Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

manchester united began their defense of the FA Cup title with a Hard-fought victory in the penalty shootout in the Emirates on their Premier League rivals.

Ruben AmorimThe men broke the tie in the second half Bruno Fernandez before being reduced to 10 men for the third round tie.

Diogo Dalot He received a second booking and was sent off before 10-man United conceded just two minutes later thanks to Gabriel’s volley for Arsenal.

United and Arsenal drew 1-1 in regular time and the FA Cup clash was sent to extra time, with neither team able to break the deadlock.

Arsenal were eliminated from the FA Cup on Sunday after all five of United’s penalty takers beat Gunners stopper David Raya in the shootout.

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Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee celebrates scoring the team's fifth penalty and winning the penalty in the shootout after the Emirates FA Cup third final...
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Zirkzee’s praise for the Manchester United star

Joshua Zirkzee He came off the bench in the second half and impressed with his cameo amid criticism of his impact in his first season in Old Trafford.

The 23-year-old Dutch forward, who has been linked with JuventusHe converted the winning penalty for Manchester United to seal a 5-3 shootout victory.

Arsenal were eliminated from the competition and United got their ticket to the fourth round to face Ruud van Nistelrooy‘s Leicester City at Old Trafford in February.

Harry Maguire had a strong performance in the FA Cup win at the Emirates and the England and United defender shared a message on social media after the match.

Posting on your instagramwrote: “Sunday afternoons in the FA Cup.”

Message from Joshua Zirkzee to Harry Maguire after Manchester United's FA Cup victory over Arsenal. Credit: Instagram
Message from Joshua Zirkzee to Harry Maguire after Manchester United’s FA Cup victory over Arsenal. Credit: Instagram

Zirkzee was spotted in the comments of his Instagram post and the United and Netherlands striker posted a touching response to the 31-year-old defender.

“Top Harry,” he wrote, adding a fire emoji and a fist bump emoji.

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Amorim’s reaction to the Arsenal vs Man Utd penalty

Harry Maguire had a controversial decision go against him after Arsenal drew with United, and referee Andy Madley pointed out the spot for his challenge.

The former United captain was ruled to have fouled Kai Havertz before Arsenal and United players became involved in a heated confrontation on the pitch.

Altay Bayindir He successfully denied Arsenal star Martin Odegaard the subsequent penalty and kept United in the FA Cup competition.

Speaking at his post-match press conference (via Manchester United official website), Rubén Amorim was asked about the penalty decision and said: “Yes, it is very far away.

“The players told me it wasn’t a penalty, but let’s move on. We move on to the next round and focus on the next game.”

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