Manchester United’s squad arrived back at Manchester Airport on Sunday night after their dramatic FA Cup victory over Arsenal. The match, held at the Emirates, ended in a thrilling 5-3 win for United on penalties after a fierce contest.

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Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring early in the second half for United, but things took a turn when Diogo Dalot received a second yellow card, leaving his team with ten men. Arsenal equalized through Gabriel, and a potential turning point arose when Harry Maguire was penalized for a foul on Kai Havertz, despite minimal contact shown in replays.

However, United’s stand-in goalkeeper Altay Bayindir made a remarkable save against Martin Ødegaard’s penalty in normal time. The match went to penalties, where Bayindir again shone, saving Havertz’s shot to secure United’s spot in the next round.

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Around 10 PM, the players were seen returning to Manchester, with several stars spotted driving away from the airport. Loyal fans braved the cold to welcome their heroes back, and manager Ruben Amorim took a moment to sign autographs, explaining that the players needed rest before their upcoming match against Southampton on Thursday.

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The squad’s return was delayed by nearly two hours due to the extended match, but several players were seen carpooling home, hinting at friendships among them. South American teammates Lisandro Martinez and Manuel Ugarte were spotted in Martinez’s £350,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan, while youthful duo Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo traveled together in Garnacho’s £120,000 Range Rover.

Match-winner Joshua Zirkzee, who scored the decisive penalty, was driven away in another Range Rover. Bruno Fernandes, who netted the opener and a penalty in the shootout, drove home alone in his new £250,000 Bentley Bentayga Black Edition. Matthijs de Ligt, still adjusting to life at United after his £42.8 million move from Bayern Munich, exited the airport with a smirk in his £120,000 Range Rover.

After the match, Amorim praised his team’s performance, highlighting the difficulties of playing against a team like Arsenal with ten men. “It was really important because it gives us more strength. It’s really hard to press a team like Arsenal with 11 players; imagine with 10 players,” he said, reflecting on the challenges faced during the match.