Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey faced boos and jeers during Arsenal’s FA Cup match against Manchester United on Sunday, January 12, 2024.Partey came on as a substitute for Dutch defender Jurrien Timber during extra time in the third round of the FA Cup. However, Manchester United fans in the away section of the Emirates Stadium greeted his every touch with disapproval.

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Despite the hostility, Partey stayed focused and successfully scored his penalty during the shootout for Arsenal.Earlier in the match, Bruno Fernandes gave Manchester United the lead with a brilliant goal after Alejandro Garnacho took advantage of a slip by Gabriel Magalhães to set him up.

momentum was disrupted in the 61st minute when Diego Dalot was sent off for a dangerous foul, leaving the

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team with 10 players.Arsenal seized the opportunity and applied intense pressure, eventually finding an equalizer through defender Gabriel.Despite having the numerical advantage, Arsenal failed to secure a winner, and the game ended 1-1 after extra time.In the penalty shootout, Kai Havertz missed a crucial penalty, allowing Manchester United to win 5-4 and progress to the fourth round of the competition.

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